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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-07 Town Council MinutesMINUTES • VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 7, 1997, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro -Tern Rob Ford Michael Jewett Paul Johnston Ludwig Kurz MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Foley TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Jeff Bowen, representing Trees for Vail, • thanked the Council and the Town of Vail for their support for the Trees For Vail program over last 6 years. Mr. Bowen stated that this year's planting resulted in 100 large trees being planted in 3 hrs 45 min in the Booth Falls area. Bowen acknowledged staff members Mike Mollica and Todd Oppenheimer for their key roles in the success of this program. Carol Duddy, local realtor, asked the Council not to complete their discussions on GRFA (gross residential floor area). She suggested directing the staff to continue discussions regarding new construction. Duddy felt a problem with illegal units may continue if discussions were not continued and the same problem would exist. Mayor Armour stated the council had decided not to pursue this matter any further, and thanked Ms. Duddy for her concern. Julie Chapman, a resident in East Vail, addressed the council in relation to adding an additional bus in the village that would depart after 2:30 a.m. She stated that an additional bus had been added to the West Vail -Intermountain area last season. Town Manager McLaurin stated he would research the cost of adding an additional run for this increased service. Eileen Connors, addressed the Council again on environmental issues, criticizing the Town for not making process with a solid waste plan. She stated the Town was approaching a crisis stage on the recycling issues, stating the land fill was overused and approaching capacity. She also expressed her frustration in the Town's and Vail Associates' lack of support in cooperating in airing her concerns on the local media regarding the environment and Category 111. • Josef Staufer, local Vail businessman, spoke in support of the Vail Village Merchants Association regarding redirecting a portion of the business license fees to be used for Vail -specific projects, as opposed to spreading the money valley wide. He suggested the Council match all down valley funds raised for marketing. He also was concerned about a petition being circulated out of the Vail Tomorrow conference supporting regional marketing, as he was not sure this was the feeling of the entire Vail marketing community. The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the Minutes from the September 2 and 16, 1997, Council meetings and Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1997, second reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 10.08.010, Parking to Obstruct Traffic, and to Enact Section 10.08,130, Parking Emergency, of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, Colorado. Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer advised the council that Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1997, had been pulled from the agenda for additional work and would be heard at the October 21, 1977, evening meeting. Councilmember Johnston made a motion to approve the September 2 and 16, 1997, minutes and Councilmember Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The third item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1997, first reading of an ordinance Approving the General Planning Document for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships, and Setting Forth a Special Review Process to Allow for Staff Approvals for . Temporary Signs, Structures, Street Decor, and Other Temporary Improvements for the World Alpine Ski Championships of 1999. Assistant Town Manager Brandmeyer presented the ordinance to the council, stating that a similar ordinance had been inacted prior to the 1989 Championships, stating the ordinance would provide for many unusual special events requests of this magnitude. Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to approve Ordinance Mo. 18, Series of 1997, and Councilmember Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and was ordered published in full on first reading. - .4- The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1997, an ordinance amending Section 18.52.160B.(7) Exemptions, under Off -Street Parking and Loading, of the Town of Vail Code. Town Manager McLaurin presented the ordinance to the council, stating that the main purpose of this action was two -fold: to assure the Town of collecting the pay -in -lieu fees owed to the town, and to allow the merchant time and a financial tool with which to pay the amount due. McLaurin stated the deed of trust gave the town an avenue of assurance in collecting these fees. Glen Heelan, representing the Vail Village Club, addressed the council expressing his opposition to such an ordinance. Heelan stated the deed of trust was too stringent and would discourage future development and limit business opportunities in Vail. He stated this was a short term decision that would have long term implications on the town. Heelan stated this may affect a property owner's ability to sell his property. Councilmember Rob Ford stated the Town Council was volunteering to act as a bank to help people that have to sign personal guarantees or deeds of trust. Ford stated this does not release the business owner from the debt, stating he did not feel the town should do anything different than a bank would do for money owed. Ford stated the Town has lost money in the past, and this program would be the same as lending money just like a bank. Mr. Heelan stated he felt this would deter business growth by putting a heavy burden on personal development. There was much discussion following regarding the town's position on the collection of pay -in - lieu fees. Town Manager Bob McLaurin stated the council could table the ordinance until Town Attorney Tom Moorhead was back or Council could pass it on first reading and get Moorhead's input prior to second reading. Town Manager McLaurin stated he felt the Town needed to take a stronger position on guarantees and it was not his preference to be in the banking business. McLaurin stated the town needs to be more responsible than it has in the past. Mr. Heelan posed several scenarios relating to businesses requesting construction loans, moving their business out of the building or out of the area, making it difficult for the landlord or the lessee to acquire financing. Councilmember Michael Jewett stated the ordinance said nothing about prepayment penalties and felt this should be included in the verbiage. Councilmember Jewett then made a motion to table Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1997, until Town Attorney Moorhead had a chance to review the Council's and the public's input and revise the ordinance. Councilmember Rob Ford seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4 -2, Paul Johnston and Ludwig Kurz opposing, feeling that the issue could be resolved between first and second reading. The fifth item on the agenda was a TCI information update. Fred Lutz, from TCI, gave an overview regarding a proposal to modify TCI's agreement with the town. The plan currently proposed is to build out its cable plant from 270 megahertz to 400 megahertz. The original agreement was to build out to 500 megahertz. The current franchise calls for a complete build out of the cable system with fiber optic cable providing up to 78 analog channels to be completed by January 1998. Council requested a list of channels that would be available as well as a . customer rate sheet. The Council has also hired an independent consulting firm to evaluate TC I's current proposal and will report back to the Council to review their findings. The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report. Town Manager McLaurin stated that per his report, the West Vail Roundabout should be completed by October 17th. The potential of a bonus is a possibility, with the completion being done on time. The Council concurred with McLaurin that the contractor has done a very good job on the overall project. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Respe liy submi v o ert W. Armour ATTEST: n �EAL • Lori Aker % Acting Town Clerk unarnm++unt (Minutes taken by Mary Caster) S WORK SESSION MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 1997 2:00 P.M. Town of Vail Council Chambers What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail Town Council at their regular work session on October 7, 1997. All members were present except Kevin Foley. Item No. 5, review of Town Manager's amendment to the 1998 budget. This being the second year of the 1997-1998 biennial budget, the original 1998 budget was prepared and presented to Council last year. However, the Town Manager recommended amendments to the 1998 budget. Paul moved to approve the action plan, with a second coming from Ludwig. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously (6-0). Additionally, the Council was unanimous in approving funding for the drug detective position. 2. Item No. 7, Information Update. A proposal on valet parking by Mountain Valet, LLC was presented to Council. Following discussion, Council approved (4-1, Sybill Navas had left the meeting and Bob Armour voting against) to proceed with the proposal as • Larry Grafel described it, e.g., pick up in front of the Christiania and valet storage of vehicles at the soccer field parking lot. ft 0