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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-01 Town Council Minuteswas not as effective as the need to move forward with the adoption and implemention of the VAIL TOWN COUNCIL -MINUTES plan. • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998 The Council requested Ethan Moore and planning staff to provide a recommendation on a GRFA 7:00 P.M. ratio that will provide flexibility for design and allow more emphasis on other design standards, as well as addressing the other points presented by the Council. Approval by the Town Council is The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on scheduled for the December 15th meeting. Tuesday, November 1, 1998. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. The tenth item on the agenda was Town Manager's Report. Town Manager McLaurin stated he COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor had nothing to add to the report submitted. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Foley As there was no further business, Council member Bob Armour made a motion to adjourn the Sybill Navas meeting. Council member Michael Arnett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed Bob Armour unanimously, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Michael Arnett +mN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Jewett `c ""' OF �Respectfully miffed, -� STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager i E A L = Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Rob�ord The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Tom and Flo Steinberg expressed their Mayor concern regarding Ford Park construction, in particular, the mud not being removed from the pathways, the amount of concrete pylons and the size of the project. Town Manager McLaurin explained Ford Park was the site for the opening ceremonies for the 99 Championships being ATTE held at Ford Park and assured the Steinbergs that the park would be restored to its original state ��p by the Vail Valley Foundation once the event was over. • t t�`v t0 �-�� The second item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1998, an Lof'a" onaldson ordinance making supplemental appropriations from the Town of Vail Booth Creek Bond Fund Town lerk and Health Insurance Fund. Steve Thompson, Financial Director, presented the ordinance to the (Minutes �ko� by Mary a. cas+a,> Councii, stating that the ordinance added $200 to the Booth Creek bond fund and $70,000 to the town's health insurance fund. Steve Thompson presented the ordinance to the Town Council, stating the Council had passed two supplemental appropriations for 1998. This would be the final one. He stated no additional appropriation was needed in the General Fund since the full budgeted transfer for the Red Sandstone housing project would not be used Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Ordinance 18, Series of 1998, on first reading and Council member Michael Arnett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1998, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Title 10, Chapter 1; Adopting by Reference the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, the 1997 Edition of the Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1996 Edition of the National Electric Code; the 1996 Edition of the Model Energy Code; the 1998 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1997 Edition of the International Plumbing Code. Gary Goodell, Chief Building Official presented the ordinance to the Council, stating the Uniform Fire Code had been inadvertently left out of this ordinance and would be added before second reading. Goodell stated there were also two amendments regarding access that needed to be stricken from the document, as the Town of Vail had not adopted the design standards referred to in the ordinance. 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a half -day Town Council retreat has been scheduled for Jan. 4 to be facilitated by Barbara Chaffee; and the Dec. 8 Council work session has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Council Reports Kevin Foley, who represents the town as chairman of the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, said the Eagle County Commissioners would be reviewing a list of items included in a prioritization of Eagle County transportation projects on Dec. 14. Foley asked fellow councilmembers to review the list and to provide input to him for the upcoming discussion. --Other Michael Arnett inquired about the status of development of a town policy on employee generation'. Arnett wondered if it shouldn't become part of the Lionshead master plan. Sybill Navas complimented the town staff for the appearance of the Christmas lights throughout town, especially in the main roundabout and in front of the Village parking structure. Kevin Foley asked whether two organizations, the United Firefighters Association of America and the American Veterans Network, were legitimate nonprofits since they have been heavily soliciting Vail businesses for donations. The solicitations will be referred to the Vail Police Department. Jim Lamont, on behalf of the East Village Homeowners, asked for consideration of an open editing process to prepare the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan document for final consideration. --Executive Session on Personnel Matters and Land Acquisition The Council then moved to executive session to discuss personnel matters and land acquisition. Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Kurz, Navas (more) ��� RECYCLEOPAPER Add 1/TOV Council Highlights/12-1-98 --Citizen Participation The Council heard from Tom and Flo Steinberg, longtime residents of the Golf Course neighborhood, who expressed concerns about the degree of construction activity in Ford Park. Although acknowledging their awareness that a temporary stadium was being installed at Ford park to. be used for the opening ceremonies during the World Alpine Ski Championships, the two expressed concerns about the magnitude of the project (installation of pylons, concrete, etc.) and the lack of efforts to keep the Ford Park recreational path free of mud and dirt. In response, Town Manager Bob McLaurin expressed the importance of having the opening ceremonies in Vail and that the area would be completely restored following the Championships, --Supplemental Appropriation The Council voted 6-0 to approve first reading of a $70,200 supplemental appropriation to the 1998 budget. The measure added $200 to the Booth Creek bond fund and $70,000 to the town's health insurance fund. For more information, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116. --Building Code Updates The Council voted 6-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance that would bring the Town of Vail's building codes into compliance with the most recent editions of the national standards for model building, fire, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes. For more information, contact Gary Goodell, the town's chief building official, at 479-2321. --Sale of TOV Land on Rockledge Rd. to Adjacent Property Owner The Council voted 5-1 (Foley against). to approve first reading of an ordinance that would authorize the sale of a 24-hundred sq. ft. town -owned parcel of land on Rockledge Rd. to adjoining property owners, Paul and Wendy Raether, for $94,774. The action represents what is intended to be the first of several land transfers on Rockledge Rd. with a potential return to the town of $1.4 million --all aimed at addressing private encroachment issues on what used to be Forest Service land. In 1995, the Town of Vail took ownership of those properties, along with 10 other parcels totaling 62.2 acres from the Forest Service in exchange for three like -valued Town of Vail properties, including the 40-acres Trapper's Run parcel in West Vail. The intent of the exchange was to remove Forest Service lands from the town's boundaries, to create a buffer between Rockledge and the forest, and to reduce the likelihood of private exchanges of .Forest Service lands in and around the Town of Vail. In voting to approve the ordinance, the five councilmember8 agreed to modify the legislation by striking a provision that allocated proceeds from the sale of the property to the Town of Vail housing fund, as outlined in a Council -approved resolution accepting the recommendations from the Common Ground community planning process. This, after several citizens expressed concerns about the involvement of Real Estate Transfer Tax funds in the acquisition of Trappers Run. In voting against the measure, Councilman Kevin Foley said he thought the town wasn't getting "top dollar" for the land. During discussion, the Council heard from Tom Steinberg, a former councilman who served as a catalyst in initiating land exchange discussions with the Forest Service in the early 1990s. Steinberg provided a historical perspective regarding the need for the boundary adjustments, calling Vail's original lot lines a "rats nest." He also urged the Council to remain firm on its original agreement with the Forest Service as to how the properties were represented. He said it would be wrong for the town to fall back on its word due to new complaints or concerns raised by the community. Also yesterday, the Council heard from Diana Donovan who said because the sale would allow the buyer to add more square footage to the adjoining property, the sale represents a transfer of development rights which weren't intended under the framework of the land exchange. In response, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said the transaction would not represent a transfer of development rights, but rather would create a larger lot size which therefore has additional development rights attributed to the increased size of the lot. Donovan (more) Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/12-1-98 also raised the issue of the role of the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund within the land exchange. For more information, contact Russell Forrest, Community Development director, at 479-2146. --Water Tank Easement The Council voted 6-0 on first reading of an ordinance that would grant an easement on a parcel of town -owned land acquired through the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement (outlined previously) to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District for $30,000. The easement is for a new water tank that helps provide increased fire.protection within the town. In voting to approve the ordinance on first reading, the Council agreed to modify the legislation by striking a provision that allocated proceeds from the easement to the Town of Vail housing fund, as outlined in a Council -approved resolution accepting the recommendations from the Common Ground community planning process. This, after several citizens expressed concerns about the involvement of Real Estate Transfer Tax funds in the larger land exchange process. For more information, contact Russell Forrest, Community Development director, at 479-2146. --Underage Drinking Modification The Council voted 4-2 (Arnett, Foley against) to approve an ordinance on first reading (changed from an emergency ordnance) to modify the town's code making it unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to have "in his possession any fermented malt beverage." As presently written, the town code limits possession by minors to those circumstances in which such beverages are "in any container of any kind, whether opened or unopened." This has presented difficulties in prosecuting underage persons who are in an intoxicated condition, but do not possess an open or unopened container. The modification would enable prosecution of an underage person who is found to be intoxicated. The ordinance was requested by the town's prosecuting attorney, municipal judge and Police Department. However, during public comment, Carol Hymers and Diana Donovan encouraged the Council to discard the modification and instead look for ways to provide other activities for Vail's underage population. Councilman Kevin Foley agreed. In recommending first reading approval of the measure, Councilman Bob Armour asked that the judge or prosecutor attend the Dec. 15 meeting to discuss the necessity of the ordinance. For more information, contact Town Attorney Tom Moorhead at 479-2107. --1999-2000 Biennial Budget The Council voted 5=1 (Foley against) to approve second reading of an ordinance adopting the 1999-2000 Town of Vail biennial budget. For 1999, the $30.7 million net budget includes site planning fora new fire station , continuation of the town's affordable housing initiatives, free ski season parking after 3, as well as retention of existing services. The budget also applies a mill levy credit of .295 mills, bringing the property tax mill levy to 4.406 mills in accordance with the Tabor Amendment. In voting against the budget ordinance, Councilman Foley said he didn't think the town had been aggressive enough in addressing the long-range problems caused by expenses out -pacing revenues. In the past, Town Manager Bob McLaurin has said he'll seek significant adjustments through a combination of cuts, new revenue sources and/or reallocation of existing revenues. Those discussions will be undertaken following completion of the World Alpine Ski Championships, according to McLaurin, when there's more time to focus attention on the matter. For more information, contact McLaurin at 479-2105. --Resolution Amending Deferred Compensation Plan and Establishing a Trust The Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution that will create adjustments to the deferred compensation plan as required by the Internal Revenue Code. The change involves creation of a separate trust fund to hold assets of employee 457 plans (rather than subject to creditors of the Town of Vail). For more information, contact Steve Thompson, finance director, at 479- 2116. (more) Add 3/TOV Council Highlights/12-1-98 --Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan After hearing an update on responses and revisions to the Lionshead master plan, Councilmembers asked that the following be added: • strengthen language linking development or redevelopment approvals to an employee generation ordinance • provide additional clarity on the public view corridors • present at the Dec. 15 meeting a recommendation on a GRFA (gross residential floor area standards) ratio that will provide flexibility for design with more emphasis given to other design standards such as height limitations, build -to lines, etc., to control the mass and bulk of a building • explore language that would leave the door open for adding an additional floor to buildings along the Frontage Road and west end of Lionshead, but not as a development right or as a conditional use During discussion last night, the Council heard from Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association in which a list of "unresolved issues" was presented, including a request to give GRFA a larger role in controlling development parameters. However, David Corbin of Vail Associates and Bob Lazier, a Lionshead property owner, asked that GRFA be simplified, noting that a previous presentation showed that GRFA isn't effective in controlling bulk and mass of buildings in a commercial setting. Both Lazier and Corbin said it was time to move forward in adoption of the plan and on to the larger challenges of implementation, The master plan, which has been underway for the past two years, is scheduled for approval by the Council at its Dec. 15 evening meeting. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello, project manager, at 479-2148. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS December 8 Work Session Cancelled due to lack of agenda items December 15 Work Session PEC Review Mark Benson, 20 Year Anniversary J.R. Mondragon, 10 Year Anniversary Vail Plaza Hotel Discussion False Alarm Discussion December 15 Evening Meeting Second Reading, Ordinance 21, re: Rockledge Rd. Property Second Reading, Ordinance 22, Authoring Conveyance of Easement between TOV and Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Second Reading, Ordinance 18, Supplemental Appropriation Second Reading, Ordinance 19, re: Building Codes Resolution No. 14, re: Lionshead Master Plan/Final Review Ford Park Managed Parking Plan for Summer 1999 December 22 & 29 Work Session Meetings Cancelled E