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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 1994
7:3o P.m,
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 21, 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 (arrived at 7:32 P.M.)
Sybill Navas
Jim Shearer
Jan Strauch
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Steinberg
Paul Johnston
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none.
Second on the agenda was Ordinance No.13, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance repealing
and reenacting Section 18.69.050 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, setting forth new
procedures for measuring slope of a proposed development site and permitting retaining walls six
feet in height in the front setback when associated with a permitted garage structure. Mayor Osterfoss
read the title in full. George Ruther explained a draft policy statement was included in CounciFs.
packets which was requested by Council at the June 7,1994 evening meeting. George also explained
the purpose of the policy statement was to layout the history behind the amendment to the
ordinance, as well as to clarify the intent of the proposed changes to the ordinance. A motion was
made by Tom Steinberg to approve Ordinance No. 13, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1994, second reading, an ordinance repealing Section
9.56 - Concealed Weavons and 8.24.030 - Dischareine Firearms of the Town of Vail Municipal Code
and enacting Chapter 9.56 - Offenses Relatine to Weavons, Criminal Attemvt, and Complicity.
Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Tom Moorhead requested Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1994 be
tabled to allow him to review a recent state supreme court decision which held that reasonable ban
on assault weapons was constitutional. Council discussed such items as self defense, jail time and
penalties. Jim Shearer moved to table Ordinance 12, Series of 1994 until the July 5, 1994 evening
meeting, with a second from Mery Lapin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Item No. 4 was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.40,
Special Development Districts, Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Mike Mollica explained
Ordinance No. 9 came about as a request from the Council to eliminate the following districts from
having the ability to apply for a Special Development District: Single Family, Two -Family,
Primary/Secondary and Hillside Residential. Mike stated staff recommended including Agricultural
Open Space, Greenbelt Open Space, Parking and Public Use as districts unable to have the SDD
overlay. Mike explained that three existing SDD's had underlying zoning that is Primary/Secondary,
SDD #13, #22, and #26B, which would be "grandfathered" and would be allowed to request a minor
or major amendment to the SDD in the future. Mike further stated staff and Planning Commission
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 9. Discussion began with Tom Steinberg and Mery Lapin
suggesting deed restricted employee housing units be published in the newspaper. Discussion
continued with members and staff addressing details of the proposed amendment to SDD's, possible
processes and qualifications. A motion was made by Tom Steinberg, with a second from Mery Lapin
to approve Ordinance No. 9. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 5-0.
Item No. 5 was Ordinance No. 11, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance making supplemental
appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, the Real Estate Transfer
Tax Fund, and Bond Proceeds Fund, of the 1994 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. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Steve Thompson handed out a
detailed list of expenditures and added that on the 2nd page additional dollars needed to finish
projects were marked with an "ADD." Steve also stated the planting of Potato Patch would be taken
out of the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund, as maintenance of open space. Mayor Osterfoss asked if the
Town owned that property and Steve stated the property was not owned by the Town. Mayor
Osterfoss then requested the Potato Patch Planting item be taken off the supplemental. Bill Wilto
communicated concerns from the real estate community as to the use of Real Estate Transfer Tax
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funds. Mery Lapin moved to approve Ordinance No. 11, as amended, with a second from Tom
Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 6 was Resolution No. 17, Series of 1994, a resolution establishing conditional support by
the Vail Town Council for the Piney Valley Ranch Trust Land Exchange. Mayor Osterfoss stated the
is applicant had requested the tabling of the Resolution. Mery Lapin moved to table Resolution No.17
to the August 2,1994 evening meeting, with a second by Tom Steinberg. Bill Wilto suggested when
Council next considers Resolution No.17, it be very specific as to the reasons for supporting the land
exchange. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
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Item No. 7 was a report by the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin discussed the following items as
included in his memo to Council: Park City Visit, Alpine Design, Main Vail Roundabout, Covered
and Chapel Bridge Projects, and the Employee Forum.
Additional items of discussion included:
Jan Strauch suggested sending a formal "Congratulations" to the Vail Valley Foundation from the
Town of Vail for obtaining the '99 World Alpine Championships, and Peggy indicated the Town
should also send letters of thanks to those individuals that met with the delegation.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Shearer to adjourn, with a second by Jan
Strauch. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8.43 P.M.
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Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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