HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-17 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING -- MINUTES
i TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998
7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 17, 1998, at
7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was
called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Sybill Navas
Kevin Foley
Michael Arnett
Michael Jewett
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McL.aurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was citizen participation.
Josef Staufer, a local resident, thanked the Council for the position they have taken regarding
Category III, stating that it reflected the citizens of Vail and congratulated them on the letter the
Town Council sent to the Eagle County Commissioners.
Mayor Rob Ford read the letter in full for the record.
Mike Jewett added that if any members of the community would like a copy of the 1995
managed growth agreement with Vail Associates, it was available upon requests at the Town of
Vail.
The second item on the agenda were appointments to the Art In Public Places (AIPP) board.
Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to appoint Alan Kosloff, Kathy Langenwalter, and
Trish Kiesewetter to the Art in Public Places board, each person will serve three-year terms.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bob Armour. A vote was taken, there was
unanimous approval, 7-0.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked all the applicants who applied.
Councilmember Kevin Foley thanked Lolita Higbie for her six years of service on the Art in
Public Places board.
The third item on the agenda were the appointments to the Design Review Board (DRB).
0 Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to appoint Clark Brittain and Hans Woldrich to the
Design Review Board, both will serve two-year terms. The motion was seconded by
40 Councilmember Bob Armour. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0.
Mayor Rob Ford congratulated Clark & Hans, and thanked all of the applicants for applying
The fourth item on the agenda were the appointments to the Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC).
Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to appoint Galen Aasland, Brian Doyon, Diane
Golden and Tom Weber to the Planning and Environmental Commission, each will serve for
two years. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ludwig Kurz. A vote was taken,
there was unanimous approval, 7-0.
Mayor Rob Ford congratulated the new members and thanked all the PEC applicants for
applying.
Mayor Rob Ford stated he was pleased with the amount of applicants interested in each of the
boards. The rest of the councilmembers agreed and they encouraged all applicants not
appointed to reapply next time.
The fifth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1998,
amending Special Development District #30 (Vail Athletic Club), to allow for a change in the
number of dwelling units/accommodation units, modifications in common area square footage
and GRFA, and a modification to the EHU timing requirements. The Vail Athletic Club is
• located at 352 E. Meadow Drive, Parcels A & B, Vail Village First Filing.
Reed Onate, town planner, explained the changes to the ordinance and discussed the PEC
staff memo.
Councilmember Bob Armour asked about the construction schedule of this project. He also
asked questions regarding the streetscape and walkways.
A representative of the project was not present at the meeting to answer questions about the
timing of the construction.
Councilmember Bob Armour stated the applicant should be present to answer questions and
said the council should table this item until the applicant is in attendance.
Other councilmembers agreed.
Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to table this item until the evening meeting of April
7, 1998. Councilmember Mike Jewett seconded the motion.
There was further discussion.
A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval to table this item until the April 7, 1998
evening meeting, 7-0.
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• The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report.
Mayor Rob Ford stated the town manager's report was discussed during the afternoon work
session. He summarized the report and stated the council voted to approve the appropriation
of funds to increase the town's presence on the Internet. The council also approved funding for
a consultant to evaluate the signs in Town for better guest relations. The cost of the consultant
will be a shared expense with Vail Associates.
As there was no further business, Councilmember Kevin Foley made a motion to
adjourn, Councilmember Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 17, 1998
2:00 P.M.
Town of Vail Council Chambers
WORK SESSION MINUTES
What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail Town Council at their regular
work session on March 17, 1998. All members were present.
1. Item No. 5, the Vail Recreation District requesting TC permission to proceed through the
Conditional Use Permit review process. The VRD requested the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for the expansion of locker rooms at the Dobson Ice
Arena. Mike Arnett moved, with a second from Mike Jewett to allow the VRD to
proceed through the process. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
2. Item No. 7, Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority request for funding. The
ECRTA forwarded information requested by Sybill, in regard to what over budget
collection has occurred to date. That number is $120,178.00. Sybill moved to approve
the $86,000 for 1998 with a second from Bob Armour. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 7-0. Kevin thanked the Council members for supporting the
ECRTA in this manner but also cautioned that the Council should consider what the other
funding partners do in regard to this request as well as consider the year-end revenue for
the ECRTA.
Item No. 8, Information Update. A motion was made by Mike Jewett with a second from
Kevin Foley to approve a supplemental appropriation of $6,000 to fund the Town of Vail
Internet presence through a contract with Internet Works (Vail.net). Additionally, this
motion included up to $3,750 to be used for additional Vail Village signs through a
contract with Communication Arts, Inc. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0. Both monies will be supplemental appropriations.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
March 18, 1998
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 17
Please note: The evening meetings now start at 7 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.
Work Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Armour*, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
*Arrived late
--Red Sandstone Employee Housing Development
The Council received an update on the Red Sandstone Creek project from the town's developer,
Tom Stevens, representing the Stevens Group. Although the Aspen -based firm is the largest
private -sector developer of affordable housing in the state, the Red Sandstone project represents
the group's first entry into the Vail Valley. Stevens was selected by the town, in partnership with
the Eagle River Water and Sanitation district, to develop the property after submitting conceptual
designs that met the town's target price of $125 per square feet. During discussion yesterday,
Stevens showed conceptual designs featuring a combination of one-,
two-, and three -bedrooms totaling 18 units, each with a one -car garage. Although Stevens said
he preferred to use a general contractor from the Roaring Fork Valley, Councilmembers received
assurances from Stevens that every component of the project would receive competitive bids,
including all subcontractor work. Also yesterday, Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing
policy planner, said demand for the units currently exceeds the number available. He said the
water district is interested in 14 units (while the current agreement allocates only 12) and nine
Town of Vail employees are interested in vying for six units that would be available to the TOV.
The schedule calls for reviews by the Design Review Board on April 1 and April 15. Then, a final
review by the Town Council on April 21. Construction would then begin in June with completion
occurring in February of next year. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440.
--Board and Commission Interviews
In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council interviewed 11 applicants for four open seats
on the Planning and Environmental Commission, as well as two additional applicants for the Art
In Public Places Board.
--Discussion of the Development Review Process for the Vail Plaza Hotel (Vail Village Inn)
In anticipation of a redevelopment request for the Vail Village Inn properly, the Council asked that
it hold joint worksessions with both the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design
Review Board during the project's initial review so that problems and concerns can be raised --by
Council --at the outset rather than later on in the review process. Also yesterday,
Councilmembers received an initial overview of the project delivered by Jay Peterson, the
attorney representing Vail Plaza Hotel, Inc. As proposed, the property would feature an anchor
hotel with 340 rooms and 12 club units; a 10,000 sq. ft. conference space that could
accommodate up to 1,000 people; a spa; 5,700 sq. ft. of retail; plus 400 new underground
parking spaces. When asked how the project would address employee housing needs,
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Peterson said he hoped the town would enter into a joint partnership with the developer to find
land elsewhere within Vail to create employee housing. For more information, contact George
Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--Design Guidelines Amendment
After hearing an explanation involving two approaches that would address a modification to the
town's design guidelines advocated by Councilman Michael Arnett, the Council directed staff to
pursue an option that would require all properties be upgraded to meet the design guidelines
when proposing expansions, with a one-time exclusion for an expansion of up to 500 sq. ft. in
size for single-family, two-family and primary/secondary uses. Council also asked staff to pursue
an amendment to the Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) Chapter to allow interior conversions
for multi -family dwelling units. In advocating the change, Arnett has said the current guidelines
requiring upgrades such as paved driveways and undergrounding of utilities associated with
minor renovations have caused some projects to be abandoned altogether due to the financial
hardships it would cause on the property owners. For more information, contact Dominic
Mauriello in the Community Information Department at 479-2148.
--Dobson Ice Arena Locker Room Expansion
The Council voted 7-0 to allow the Vail Recreation District to proceed through the conditional use
permit review process to allow for the expansion of locker rooms at Dobson Ice Arena. Dobson
is owned by the town; it is managed and operated by the Vail Recreation District. The request
will be heard at an upcoming meeting of the Planning and Environmental Commission. For more
information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority 1998 Funding Request
After comparing sales tax figures that show collections closely mirroring original projections
(within $120,000), the Council voted 7-0 to approve a 1998 funding request of $86,000 to the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. The contribution represents year -three of a five-
year voluntary commitment agreed to in 1995. Councilmember Kevin Foley, a member of the
authority, applauded the Council for its regional "team player" commitment. Eagle County, the
Town of Avon and the Beaver Creek Resort Company also have been asked to continue the
financial partnership.
--Information Update
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer informed the Council of continuing concerns
expressed by the Liquor Board, Police Department and Transportation Department regarding
problems associated with over -service of alcohol and sales to minors. One possible action is to
require TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) training at licensed
establishments. Councilman Kevin Foley suggested moving forward with an "Operation Keg
Shadow" idea proposed by Howard Gardner of the West Vail Liquor Mart. Councilmembers also
agreed that efforts should begin now to address ways to head off problems of rowdy behavior
that have been escalating on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July.
In other business, Councilmembers authorized an expenditure of up to $6,000 to increase the
town government's presence on the Internet. The address is vail.net/tov and --when launched
within the next two weeks --will include Council meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, etc. For
more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
Also, Councilmembers authorized an expenditure of up to $3,750 to split the cost of a study to
improve pedestrian wayfinding (signs, directories, etc.) in the Village. The study also will be
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funded by Vail Associates. During discussion, Councilmember Sybill Navas inquired about the
possibility of expanding the study to include recommendations on a sign program that would
direct guests to the various lodges in Vail.
--Council Reports
Sybill Navas thanked the staff for sending letters from the Council to the State Senate
urging approval of enabling legislation that would create a regional marketing district in the upper
Vail Valley.
--Other
At the request of Eagle County Commissioner James Johnson, Councilmembers yesterday
clarified their position on Category III. A letter was reviewed and approved outlining the Council's
position and will be forwarded to Johnson. Essentially, the position hasn't changed since
adoption of the managed growth agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates in
1995. However, the Council has raised new concerns with respect to the Gilman development
possibility. After reviewing the managed growth agreement, Councilman Kevin Foley expressed
some discomfort, noting that there had been no recent attempts to pursue carpooling or park
and rides as outlined in the document. In response, Mayor Rob Ford noted the agreement
provides flexibility to manage peak periods through a variety of tools, including park and rides.
Ford referred Foley to a passage in the town's letter that expresses the town's interest in making
periodic modifications to the managed growth agreement regarding future impacts on affordable
housing, regional and local public transportation, and parking. A copy of the letter is attached. In
addition, Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town has continued to implement a holiday
management plan as outlined in the managed growth agreement. Councilman Michael Jewett
. suggested that copies of the managed growth agreement be made available for public
distribution. To request a copy, call the Town Manager's Office at 479-2105.
Also yesterday, Councilman Kevin Foley inquired about bus service levels between April 19 and
May 3 and stressed the importance of accommodating our visitors during the summer
construction season (numerous projects are scheduled in Vail Village). Foley also complimented
the Fire Department for being thanked publicly in a letter to the editor from a satisfied customer.
Councilmember Sybil[ Navas asked about the possibility of altering the stops on the intown
shuttle as a result of the summer construction. Councilmember Ludwig Kurz said summer
construction was successful in Beaver Creek last year due to buy -in up -front from the merchants.
Kurz said he was hopeful the Vail Village merchants would be just as cooperative.
On behalf of a constituent, Councilman Michael Jewett inquired about the status of signs and
lighting required at the Austria Haus construction site. It was agreed that councilmembers would
take their own look to determine if the conditions and requirements placed by the town have been
met. A neighboring business owner has continued to express his dissatisfaction with the
outcome. Jewett also raised a constituent question about special assessments and deed
restricted housing at Simba Run. Councilmembers suggested the matter be pursued within the
condominium association or through a private attorney.
Evening Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Joe Staufer, a longtime resident, said he had originally come to address the Council to inquire
about its position on Category lll. But upon receiving a copy of the letter approved at the work
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session (see attached), he said the letter accurately reflects the views of the Council's
constituency. Mayor Rob Ford then read the letter into the record. Councilman Michael Jewett
noted that copies of the town's 1995 managed growth agreement with Vail Associates are
available for public distribution upon request.
--Art In Public Places (AIPP) Appointments
The Council appointed Kathy L.angenwalter, Trish Kiesewetter and Alan Kosloff to the AIPP
Board. They will serve three year terms.
--Design Review Board Appointments
The Council appointed Clark Brittain and Hans Woldrich to the Design Review Board. They will
serve two year terms.
--Planning and Environmental Commission Appointments
From a field of 11 candidates, Galen Aasland, Brian Doyon, Diane Golden and Tom Weber were
appointed to the PEC. They will serve two year terms.
Following the board appointments, Councilmembers said they were extremely pleased
to see the high level of interest in the positions. They thanked the 20 applicants for taking the
time to volunteer for the openings and encouraged those who weren't appointed to reapply next
time.
--Major Amendment to the Vail Athletic Club Special Development District
The Council voted 7-0 to table second reading of an ordinance approving a major amendment to
the Vail Athletic Club Special Development District. The ordinance will be considered again at
the April 7 evening meeting. Councilmembers requested postponement of the ordinance
• because a representative of the project was not present at the meeting to answer specific
questions about the timing of construction. If approved, the measure would allow for
modifications to the parking garage, restaurant, common areas and accommodation and dwelling
units. The legislation is the final step in a long-awaited approval process for renovation of the
facility. Plans call for the elimination of two accommodation units, the conversion of one two -
bedroom dwelling unit to a "presidential suite" accommodation unit, and the expansion of one
dwelling unit. Overall, the VAC would have a total of 54 hotel rooms, 3 dwelling units and 4
employee housing units. The town originally approved the VAC's application for a Special
Development District in 1993. For more information, contact Reed Onate in the Community
Development Department at 479-2369.
--Town Manager Report
Mayor Rob Ford recapped the Town Manager's Report which was discussed during the
afternoon work session. He said the Council had authorized approval of funds to increase the
town's presence on the Internet, as well as funding for a guest -related sign (wayfinding)
evaluation in partnership with Vail Associates.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
March 24 Work Session
PECIDRB Review
Summer Marketing Presentation
Vail Valley Centre Presentation
Eagle County Recreation Authority/School District IGA for Berry Creek Fifth
(more)
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March 31 Work Session Cancelled (5th Tuesday)
APO 7
DRB Review
Discussion of Inclusionary Zoning by Chuck Ogilby
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MEDIA ADVISORY
March 18, 1998
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 17
Please note: The evening meetings now start at 7p.m. rather than 7.30 p.m.
Work Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Armour*, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
"Arrived late
--Red Sandstone Employee Housing Development
The Council received an update on the Red Sandstone Creek project from the town's developer,
Tom Stevens, representing the Stevens Group. Although the Aspen -based firm is the largest
private -sector developer of affordable housing in the state, the Red Sandstone project represents
the group's first entry into the Vail Valley. Stevens was selected by the town, in partnership with
the Eagle River Water and Sanitation district, to develop the property after submitting conceptual
designs that met the town's target price of $125 per square feet. During discussion yesterday,
Stevens showed conceptual designs featuring a combination of one-,
two-, and three -bedrooms totaling 18 units, each with a one -car garage. Although Stevens said
he preferred to use a general contractor from the Roaring Fork Valley, Councilmembers received
assurances from Stevens that every component of the project would receive competitive bids,
including all subcontractor work. Also yesterday, Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing
policy planner, said demand for the units currently exceeds the number available. He said the
water district is interested in 14 units (while the current agreement allocates only 12) and nine
Town of Vail employees are interested in vying for six units that would be available to the TOV.
The schedule calls for reviews by the Design Review Board on April 1 and April 15. Then, a final
review by the Town Council on April 21. Construction would then begin in June with completion
occurring in February of next year. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440.
--Board and Commission Interviews
In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council interviewed 11 applicants for four open seats
on the Planning and Environmental Commission, as well as two additional applicants for the Art
In Public Places Board.
--Discussion of the Development Review Process for the Vail Plaza Hotel (Vail Village Inn)
In anticipation of a redevelopment request for the Vail Village Inn property, the Council asked that
it hold joint worksessions with both the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design
Review Board during the project's initial review so that problems and concerns can be raised --by
Council --at the outset rather than later on in the review process. Also yesterday,
Councilmembers received an initial overview of the project delivered by Jay Peterson, the
attorney representing Vail Plaza Hotel, Inc. As proposed, the property would feature an anchor
hotel with 340 rooms and 12 club units; a 10,000 sq. ft. conference space that could
accommodate up to 1,000 people; a spa; 5,700 sq. ft. of retail; plus 400 new underground
parking spaces. When asked how the project would address employee housing needs,
(more)
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Peterson said he hoped the town would enter into a joint partnership with the developer to find
land elsewhere within Vail to create employee housing. For more information, contact George
Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--Design Guidelines Amendment
After hearing an explanation involving two approaches that would address a modification to the
town's design guidelines advocated by Councilman Michael Arnett, the Council directed staff to
pursue an option that would require all properties be upgraded to meet the design guidelines
when proposing expansions, with a one-time exclusion for an expansion of up to 500 sq. ft. in
size for single-family, two-family and primary/secondary uses. Council also asked staff to pursue
an amendment to the Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) Chapter to allow interior conversions
for multi -family dwelling units. In advocating the change, Arnett has said the current guidelines
requiring upgrades such as paved driveways and undergrounding of utilities associated with
minor renovations have caused some projects to be abandoned altogether due to the financial
hardships it would cause on the property owners. For more information, contact Dominic
Mauriello in the Community Information Department at 479-2148.
--Dobson Ice Arena Locker Room Expansion
The Council voted 7-0 to allow the Vail Recreation District to proceed through the conditional use
permit review process to allow for the expansion of locker rooms at Dobson Ice Arena. Dobson
is owned by the town; it is managed and operated by the Vail Recreation District. The request
will be heard at an upcoming meeting of the Planning and Environmental Commission. For more
• information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
—Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority 1998 Funding Request
After comparing sales tax figures that show collections closely mirroring original projections
(within $120,000), the Council voted 7-0 to approve a 1998 funding request of $86,000 to the
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. The contribution represents year -three of a five-
year voluntary commitment agreed to in 1995. Councilmember Kevin Foley, a member of the
authority, applauded the Council for its regional "team player" commitment. Eagle County, the
Town of Avon and the Beaver Creek Resort Company also have been asked to continue the
financial partnership.
--Information Update
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer informed the Council of continuing concerns
expressed by the Liquor Board, Police Department and Transportation Department regarding
problems associated with over -service of alcohol and sales to minors. One possible action is to
require TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) training at licensed
establishments. Councilman Kevin Foley suggested moving forward with an "Operation Keg
Shadow" idea proposed by Howard Gardner of the West Vail Liquor Mart. Councilmembers also
agreed that efforts should begin now to address ways to head off problems of rowdy behavior
that have been escalating on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July.
In other business, Councilmembers authorized an expenditure of up to $6,000 to increase the
town government's presence on the Internet. The address is vail.net/tov and --when launched
within the next two weeks --will include Council meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, etc. For
more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
Also, Councilmembers authorized an expenditure of up to $3,750 to split the cost of a study to
improve pedestrian wayfinding (signs, directories,
49 etc.) in the Village. The study also will be
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•funded by Vail Associates. During discussion, Councilmember Sybill Navas inquired about the
possibility of expanding the study to include recommendations on a sign program that would
direct guests to the various lodges in Vail.
--Council Reports
Sybill Navas thanked the staff for sending letters from the Council to the State Senate
urging approval of enabling legislation that would create a regional marketing district in the upper
Vail Valley.
--Other
At the request of Eagle County Commissioner James Johnson, Councilmembers yesterday
clarified their position on Category lll. A letter was reviewed and approved outlining the Council's
position and will be forwarded to Johnson. Essentially, the position hasn't changed since
adoption of the managed growth agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates in
1995. However, the Council has raised new concerns with respect to the Gilman development
possibility. After reviewing the managed growth agreement, Councilman Kevin Foley expressed
some discomfort, noting that there had been no recent attempts to pursue carpooling or park
and rides as outlined in the document. In response, Mayor Rob Ford noted the agreement
provides flexibility to manage peak periods through a variety of tools, including park and rides.
Ford referred Foley to a passage in the town's letter that expresses the town's interest in making
periodic modifications to the managed growth agreement regarding future impacts on affordable
housing, regional and local public transportation, and parking. A copy of the letter is attached. In
addition, Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town has continued to implement a holiday
management plan as outlined in the managed growth agreement. Councilman Michael Jewett
suggested that copies of the managed growth agreement be made available for public
distribution. To request a copy, call the Town Manager's Office at 479-2105.
Also yesterday, Councilman Kevin Foley inquired about bus service levels between April 19 and
May 3 and stressed the importance of accommodating our visitors during the summer
construction season (numerous projects are scheduled in Vail Village). Foley also complimented
the Fire Department for being thanked publicly in a letter to the editor from a satisfied customer.
Councilmember Sybill Navas asked about the possibility of altering the stops on the intown
shuttle as a result of the summer construction. Councilmember Ludwig Kurz said summer
construction was successful in Beaver Creek last year due to buy -in up -front from the merchants.
Kurz said he was hopeful the Vail Village merchants would be just as cooperative.
On behalf of a constituent, Councilman Michael Jewett inquired about the status of signs and
lighting required at the Austria Maus construction site. It was agreed that councilmembers would
take their own took to determine if the conditions and requirements placed by the town have been
met. A neighboring business owner has continued to express his dissatisfaction with the
outcome. Jewett also raised a constituent question about special assessments and deed
restricted housing at Simba Run. Councilmembers suggested the matter be pursued within the
condominium association or through a private attorney.
Evening Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Joe Staufer, a longtime resident, said he had originally come to address the Council to inquire
about its position on Category III. But upon receiving a copy of the letter approved at the work
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session (see attached), he said the letter accurately reflects the views of the Council's
constituency. Mayor Rob Ford then read the letter into the record. Councilman Michael Jewett
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noted that copies of the town's 1995 managed growth agreement with Vail Associates are
available for public distribution upon request.
--Art In Public Places (AIPP) Appointments
The Council appointed Kathy Langenwalter, Trish Kiesewetter and Alan Kosloff to the AIPP
Board. They will serve three year terms.
--Design Review Board Appointments
The Council appointed Clark Brittain and Hans Woldrich to the Design Review Board. They will
serve two year terms.
--Planning and Environmental Commission Appointments
From a field of 11 candidates, Galen Aasland, Brian Doyon, Diane Golden and Tom Weber were
appointed to the PEC. They will serve two year terms.
Following the board appointments, Councilmembers said they were extremely pleased
to see the high level of interest in the positions. They thanked the 20 applicants for taking the
time to volunteer for the openings and encouraged those who weren't appointed to reapply next
time.
--Major Amendment to the Vail Athletic Club Special Development District
The Council voted 7-0 to table second reading of an ordinance approving a major amendment to
the Vail Athletic Club Special Development District. The ordinance will be considered again at
the April 7 evening meeting. Councilmembers requested postponement of the ordinance
le because a representative of the project was not present at the meeting to answer specific
questions about the timing of construction. If approved, the measure would allow for
modifications to the parking garage, restaurant, common areas and accommodation and dwelling
units. The legislation is the final step in a long-awaited approval process for renovation of the
facility. Plans call for the elimination of two accommodation units, the conversion of one two -
bedroom dwelling unit to a "presidential suite" accommodation unit, and the expansion of one
dwelling unit. Overall, the VAC would have a total of 54 hotel rooms, 3 dwelling units and 4
employee housing units. The town originally approved the VAC's application for a Special
Development District in 1993. For more information, contact Reed Onate in the Community
Development Department at 479-2369.
--Town Manager Report
Mayor Rob Ford recapped the Town Manager's Report which was discussed during the
afternoon work session. He said the Council had authorized approval of funds to increase the
town's presence on the Internet, as well as funding for a guest -related sign (wayfinding)
evaluation in partnership with Vail Associates.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
March 24 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Summer Marketing Presentation
Vail Valley Centre Presentation
Eagle County Recreation Authority/School District 1GA for Berry Creek Fifth
(more)
0 Add 41TOV Highlights/3.18.98
March 31 Work Session Cancelled (5th Tuesday)
April
DRB Review
Discussion of Inclusionary Zoning by Chuck Ogilby
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