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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. • • 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. ur C 3 E A L ATTEST: Lorelei D hds�n Town Clerk 0 Respectful ubmitt d, Robert E. Ford Mayor Ll 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. 9 U • • 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, (more) i Add 1/TOV Highlights/3.18.98 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 (more) Add 2/TOV Highlights/3.18.98 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 (mare) Add 31TOV Highlights/3.18.98 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) Add 4/TOV Highlightsl3.18.9$ March 31 Work Session Cancelled (5th Tuesday) APO 7 DRB Review Discussion of Inclusionary Zoning by Chuck Ogilby U • 0 C] 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) • Add 11TOV Highlights/3.18.98 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 Add 21TOV Highlights/3.18.98 •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 (more) 0 Add 3/TOV Highlights/3.18.98 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 In 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 • 0