HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-16 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers
on Tuesday, June 16, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT'
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro -Tom
Bob Armour
Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett
Sybil! Navas
Michael Arnett
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Asst Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Herman Staufer, a Vail
restauranteur, appeared before the Council and suggested the town explore doing
something special for visitors this summer due to the construction impacts in Vail,
Village. Staufer suggested the town give away concert tickets, throw a party or
distribute flyers that would make guests feel welcome while they're here.
In anticipation of the next agenda item, Vail resident Ginny Culp expressed objections
in the way the town prepared, distributed and tabulated the annual community survey.
Culp said it was inappropriate to distribute surveys to Vail post office box holders (since
the sampling would include people who didn't necessary reside in Vail). She also
objected to including the non residents/no nproperty owners in the overall tabulations
and charged the town staff and Town Council members of biasing the survey questions
(and tabulations) related to affordable housing. She said the Council would be better
off monitoring the community's interests through direct phone calls and letters than a
townwide survey. In addition, Culp criticized the town for its use of citizen involvement
processes in its decision -making, calling them a waste of time and money for taxpayers
who "have to live with the consequences." She then went on to criticize specific
components of the Lionshead Master Plan process and the Common Ground process,
questioning the Council's willingness to listen to constituents. And lastly, Culp thanked
the Council and the Public Works Department for assisting her with an on -going
• volunteer clean-up program.
. In response, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council was elected on a housing platform --now
substantiated by the community survey-- and that Council was prepared to move ahead
with its pledge. He invited Culp to assist the town in developing future community
surveys and explained relaxation of a Council policy that had previously limited citizen
input during discussion of the Lionshead Master Plan during at a past Council work
session.
Next, Vail resident Diana Donovan expressed frustration with the town staff and Council
for failure to respond or acknowledge a letter she'd presented to the Town Council at
its May 19 meeting. The letter listed 30 suggestions for using Real Estate Transfer Tax
funds in Vail, along with 30 ideas on how to fund affordable housing without using
RETT funds or open space. Later in the evening, she too, criticized preparation and
validity of the community survey.
The second item on the agenda was a discussion regarding the 1998 Community
Survey Results. An overall summary of the town's annual community survey was
presented by Chris Cares of RRC Associates, the Boulder -based research firm which
prepared the study. Survey respondents listed housing as the top issue facing the
town, followed by controlled growth/development and open space/environment issues.
Results also showed a slight decline in the satisfaction levels of many of the town's
basic services when compared to the 1997 survey. Ratings for building inspections
•and building permit turnaround, for example, dipped from 1997 to 1988, a possible
reflection of the department's recent turnover in its staff. The "Park Free After 3"
program received the highest satisfaction rating with a score of 4.6 out of a possible
5.0. Respondents also gave high marks for snow removal, bus service, emergency
response by the Fire Department and an overall feeling of safety and security within
Vail. An explosion in Internet access was also documented by the survey, as well as
increased use of properties owned by second homeowners. During discussion,
Councilmember Michael Jewett, referring to a slight decline in library ratings, said the
town needs to fund more Internet stations at the library to reduce frustrations.
The third item on the agenda was a Discussion of Parking Program for the 1998/1999
Ski Season. Although a final decision isn't scheduled until July 7, the Council reviewed
and offered reaction to a series of recommendations on parking programs for the
1998/1999 ski season The Council was not in support of a proposal for summer
parking. Support for continuation of the Free After 3 program varied with Sybill Navas
and Michael Jewett expressing support. Kevin Foley suggested starting free parking at
4 p.m. Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford each expressed concerns about how
much subsidy the town should provide given other town needs and expressed
disappointment in the lack of program's promotion by the business community.
Councilmembers also expressed concern about a recommendation to restrict blue and
value pass -holders from accessing the Village parking structure from November to
March (to accommodate activities associated with the World Alpine Ski
•Championships). Instead, Councilmembers asked for additional flexibility for those
pass -holders. Also, Council directed staff to explore a modest increase in the daily
parking rates to help offset the free parking program. Prior to sharing their thoughts,
Councilmembers first heard from members of the audience: Lew Meskimen expressed
concerns about employee hardships that would be created by blue and value pass
restrictions in the Village parking structure. He also suggested the town be reimbursed
for a portion of parking fees collected by the privately -operated valet service. Jack
Curtin of Curtin -Hill Sports said the Park Free After 3 program contributed to an
increase in his store sales last year. He encouraged the Council to continue the
program and suggested using business license fees, parking pay -in -lieu funds or some
other business -generated fund to make up the shortfall. Representing the Vail Village
Merchant Association, Kaye Ferry also encouraged Council to stay the course on Park
Free After 3, noting the program helps retain employees who might otherwise choose to
work downvalley. Ferry also said the recommendation to restrict blue and value passes
from November through March was unacceptable. Rod Slifer of the Vail Village
Commercial Property Owners Association encouraged continuation of Free After 3,
noting it received the highest satisfaction rating in the community survey. Slifer also
said a $2 fee for summer parking would be a mistake. Next, Nancy Rondeau, a Vail
host, urged the Council to retain local drop-off access at Golden Peak. Last season,
she said the area was used nearly exclusively by the valet parking service and those
who attempted to use the public drop-off weren't made to feel very welcome. Joe
Staufer, a longtime businessman, also expressed support for park Free After 3; he
wondered how businesses might have survived last season if the program hadn't been
in place. .foe also suggested asking for a subsidy contribution from Adventure Ridge.
Herman Staufer added another voice of support for Park Free After 3's continuation,
saying the program has worked well and was worthy of town subsidy. Staufer said
•waiting until 5 p.m. for free parking would cause a hardship for employees. He also
advised against summer parking fees. Also weighing in on the issue was businessman
George Knox who suggested a status quo approach, as well as businessman Ron Riley
who expressed disappointment that many businesses seemed to take the Free After 3
program for granted last season and failed to market the program. Riley suggested
additional efforts to study the correlation between free parking and increased sales.
The last to speak from the public was restaurateur Michael Staughton who expressed
concerns about recommended restrictions on blue and value passes. The discussion
will be continued at the July 7th evening meeting.
The fourth item on the agenda was a Resolution No. 6, Series of 1998, Library
Deposit Transaction, authorizing certain employees to handle check deposits for library
transactions. Town Attorney Moorhead presented the resolution to the Council, stating
it was mostly a "housekeeping" resolution. After some discussion Councilmember
Navas made a motion to approve Resolution No. 6, Series of 1998, and
Councilmember Armour seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 6-0.
Town Manager's Report. Town Manager stated he had nothing to add to the report.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Councilmember Armour to
adjourn the meeting and seconded by Councilmember Foley. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
0 The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M..
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June 17, 1998
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 16
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Presentation of March 1998 TOV Bus Ridership Study
Linda Hill, president of Hill & Tashiro Marketing and Advertising, presented an overview
iof a bus ridership survey. The survey was administered to riders on Vail's outlying
routes as part of an overall market research study conducted by the Eagle County
Regional Transportation Authority. Key findings are: awareness of the bus service
comes from a variety of sources (referrals from friends, the Transportation Center, local
newspaper, hotel staff and travel agents); if the Vail bus service were not available,
most said a personal vehicle would be the most relied upon method of transportation;
residents reported making an average of 14 bus trips each week, while visitors
expected to use the_ Vail bus an average of nine times each way during their stay; most
riders felt the number of bus stops was just right; employee riders were more likely to
not have a parking space provided by their employer (63%) than to have a space
provided (32%); overall satisfaction ratings were relatively high; and suggested
improvements included a request to run the bus service later in the evening. Hill said
the transportation authority is considering authorization of a similar ridership survey in
August, plus a possible telephone survey to probe why people aren't riding the bus.
She said the data would then be available for development of a marketing plan if the
authority chooses to move forward.
--Discussion of Parking Program for the 1998/99 Ski Season
In preparation for the evening meeting, Councilmembers reviewed a proposal for next
season's parking program. The proposal, presented by Larry Grafel, public
works/transportation director, is as follows:
--No change in the daily parking rate fee structure
--Replacement of "Park Free After 3" with "Drive After 5"
--Status quo on $1,000 Gold Pass for unrestricted parking in both structures
--Additional restrictions on the $525 blue pass which would prohibit parking in the
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Village structure from November 1998 to March 1, 1999, due to space constraints
caused by the World Alpine Ski Championships.
--Restrictions on the $5 per entry/exit Value Pass which would prohibit parking in the
Village structure from November 1998 to March 1, 1999.
--Ford Park would remains free, with the exception of event -related World Alpine Ski
Championship activities.
--Continuation of privately -operated valet parking program using space at Ford Park for
the storage of cars.
--Implementation of a $2 pre -pay fee for summer parking to help manage increasing
summer traffic issues.
Overall, parking transactions were up while parking revenues were down by $255,240
last season. Sales tax was up $368,289 over last season. However, Councilmembers
noted that the bulk of the sales tax increase occurred in geographic areas other than
Vail Village and Lionshead. The valet program averaged 27 cars a day with a total of
3,901 cars parked during the season. Please see evening meeting briefs for additional
information.
--Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau Request for Reallocation of Council Funds
Previously Allocated to Support the AVP (pro beach volleyball) Open at Vail
The Council heard a funding request from Bill Brice of the Vail Valley Tourism &
Convention Bureau. Brice asked the Council to consider reallocating a $30,000
contribution that had been earmarked for the now -cancelled AVP pro beach volleyball
Open at Vail. His proposal included a $5,000 request to fund a July 29 kick off for the
Eagle County Fair and Rodeo to be staged in Vail, plus use of the remainder of the
funds to enhance a series of special events leading up to the World Alpine Ski
Championships. Later during the meeting, the Council voted 4-2 (Foley and Navas
against) to reallocate $15,000 of the $30,000'request towards the County Fair and
Rodeo event and selected Vail 99 events; the remainder will be used to provide
additional security during the July Fourth holiday.
--Discussion of Design Review Trigger
After reviewing a draft ordinance that was prompted by a suggestion from Councilman
Michael Arnett (who was absent from the day's discussion), Councilmembers asked
that the ordinance, which contained additional provisions, be simplified to address
Arnett's concern about undue hardships caused by the current design review trigger
which requires the paving of parking areas, placing utility service lines underground and
other expensive modifications for minor renovations and allowing interior conversions in
multiple -family dwelling units. Arnett had proposed increasing the threshold to 500 sq.
ft. before the design review provisions are triggered. While that provision was
contained in the draft ordinance, three other sections of the code were proposed to be
amended: change type II employee housing units from a conditional use to a permitted
use, reorganizing the conditional use chapter and allowing interior GRFA conversions
for multi -family dwelling units. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association
suggested the need for consideration of allowing the "250" ordinance to be expanded to
allow exterior additions on multiple -family dwelling units as an incentive to allow multi-
family structures to be renovated, Instead, Councilmembers asked that the Type It
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employee housing unit revision and Lamont's concerns be addressed separately with
only the design review trigger provisions scheduled for first reading on July 7. For
more information, contact Dominic Mauriello at 479-2148.
--Funding Proposal for August 1998 Sister Cities/Vail Valley Exchange Trip to Mt.
Buller, Australia
The Council voted 3 (Armour, Ford, Kurz) to 1 (Foley), with 2 abstaining (Navas and.
Jewett) to appoint Councilmember Sybil] Navas to join an Eagle Valley delegation that
will travel to Mt. Buller, Australia in August. The action also allocated up to $4,000 in
Council contingency funds to help pay for the sister cities trip. Navas, who represents
the Council on the Vail Valley Exchange sister cities board, said she was particularly
interested in learning more about consolidation of governments and regionalism during
the trip, as well as continuing to strengthen the employee exchange program.
Councilmember Michael Jewett, who also is involved in the Vail Valley Exchange
program, had expressed interest in joining the delegation, as well, which is why he and
Navas abstained from voting.
--Discussion of Motorola Funding/Purchase of Radios
The Council voted 5-1 (Foley against) to authorize an agreement with Motorola to install
an 800 megahertz system for the dispatch center. The $800,000 proposal is $254,000
less than the "state contract" rate due to a partner sponsorship by Motorola for the 1999
• World Alpine Ski Championships. The Federal Communications Commission has
given local agencies a timetable in which to convert to the 800 megahertz format.
--July Fourth Planning
After turning down a revised proposal to sponsor a concert in the Ford Amphitheater
(intended to provide an after -the -fireworks outlet for the under 21 crowd), the Council
voted 4-2 (Foley, Navas against) to spend up to $15,000 to hire additional security to
assist the Police Department over the July Fourth holiday.
--Village Core Construction Update
During an update on construction in the Village core, Larry Grafel, public
works/transportation director, indicated that all three town -related projects (Slifer Plaza,
Seibert Circle, and the Transportation Center snowmelt project) are all on schedule.
Also, effective June 15 construction hours in the Village have been tightened to reflect
increased tourism activity. Permitted hours of construction are now 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; with no work allowed on
Saturdays for any projects. Also, no construction will be permitted on July 3, 4 or 5.
--Information Update
Announcements included: managed, unpaid parking was scheduled to take place at
Ford Park later that evening; the TOV employee picnic is July 31 at Ford Park; three
drivers competed in the Colorado State Bus Roadeo with Curtis King winning the transit
coach division and the mini -bus division. King now moves to the national competition in
New York City in October 1998.
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Town Manager Bob McLaurin received the go-ahead from Council to continue to probe
the possibility of refinancing the town's debt. The town's current debt service is $22.9
million. By extending the payment period and locking into a lower interest rate,
refinancing could free up between $2.5 million and $3 million between 1998 and 2005.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley reported on the recent Liquor Board meeting which was well attended by
representatives from Vail's bars and restaurants. The overflow crowd caused .Foley to
ask if better accommodations could be made in the future.' Otherwise, Foley said the
meeting was productive in establishing a dialogue about the need for additional alcohol
awareness training. Foley also complimented the Transportation Department for the
new bus stop at Golden Peak and reported on the recent Vail Pass clean-up sponsored
by the Eagle County Trails Committee.
Ludwig Kurz reported on the annual board meeting of the Colorado Ski Museum and
reminded councilmembers of an earlier request by the museum to defer rent due to
construction impacts at the Transportation Center. As landlords of the building, the
Council agreed to defer the $650 monthly payments for June and July.
Sybill Navas said the Art In Public Places Board (AIPP) was interested in hosting a
reception for the merchants once the Jesus Moroles art pieces have been placed in
Seibert Circle. 0
--Other
Fallowing up on comments earlier in the meeting by Councilmembers Michael Jewett
and Sybil[ Navas, the Council agreed to expand citizen input during the afternoon work
sessions, so long as the new format doesn't inhibit dialogue among the
councilmembers.
Councilmembers agreed to a concept that would provide them with modest office space
(a shared computer, file cabinet,:phone and meeting space) in the Municipal Building
that would be available for access during regular business hours.
Rob Ford asked if anyone on Council would be interested in attending a regional
cooperation meeting in Summit County this week.
Following up on a constituent request, Michael Jewett inquired about the status of the
skateboard park in Lionshead. (It's open).
Kevin Foley inquired about the status of the IGA between the town and the Eagle
County Regional Transportation Authority. (It's coming).
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
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--Citizen Participation
Herman Staufer, a Vail restauranteur, appeared before the Council and suggested the
town explore doing something special for visitors this summer due to the construction
impacts in Vail Village. Staufer suggested the town give away concert tickets, throw a
party or distribute flyers that would make guests feel welcome while they're here. He
compared this summer's Village construction to last summer's West Vail roundabouts
project as "open heart surgery" versus a "tooth ache."
In anticipation of the next agenda item, Vail resident Ginny Culp expressed objections
in the way the town prepared, distributed and tabulated the annual community survey.
Culp said it was inappropriate to distribute -surveys to Vail post office box holders (since
the sampling would include people who didn't necessary reside in Vail). She also
objected to including the nonresidents/nonproperty owners in the overall tabulations
and charged the town staff and Town Council members of biasing the survey questions
(and tabulations) related to affordable housing. She said the Council would be better
off monitoring the community's interests through direct phone calls and letters than a
townwide survey. In addition, Culp criticized the town for its use of citizen involvement
processes in its decision -making, calling them a waste of time and money for taxpayers
who "have to live with the consequences." She then went on to criticize specific
components of the Lionshead Master Plan process and the Common Ground process,
questioning the Council's willingness to listen to constituents. And lastly, Culp thanked
• the Council and the Public Works Department for assisting her with an on -going
volunteer clean-up program.
In response, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council was elected on a housing platform --now
substantiated by the community survey-- and that Council was prepared to move ahead
with its pledge. He invited Culp to assist the town in developing future community
surveys and explained relaxation of a Council policy that had previously limited citizen
input during discussion of the Lionshead Master Plan during at a past Council work
session.
Next, Vail resident Diana Donovan expressed frustration with the town staff and Council
for failure to respond or acknowledge a letter she'd presented to the Town Council at its
May 19 meeting. The letter listed 30 suggestions for using Real Estate Transfer Tax
funds in Vail, along with 30 ideas on how to fund affordable housing without using
RETT funds or open space. Later in the evening, she too, criticized preparation and
validity of the community survey.
- 1998 Community Survey Results
An overall summary of the town's annual community survey was presented by Chris
Cares of RRC Associates, the Boulder -based research firm which prepared the study.
Survey respondents listed housing as the top issue facing the town, followed by
controlled growth/development and open space/environment issues. Results also
showed a slight decline in the satisfaction levels of many of the town's basic services
when compared to the 1997 survey. Ratings for building inspections and building
permit turnaround, for example, dipped from 1997 to 1988, a possible reflection of the
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department's recent turnover in its staff. The "Park Free After 3" program received the
highest satisfaction rating with a score of 4.6 out of a possible 5.0. Respondents also
gave high marks for snow removal, bus service, emergency response by the Fire
Department and an overall feeling of safety and security within Vail. An explosion in
Internet access was also documented by the survey, as well as increased use of
properties owned by second homeowners. During discussion, Counclimember Michael
Jewett, referring to a slight decline in library ratings, said the town needs to fund more
Internet stations at the library to reduce frustrations. For a copy of the survey report,
call the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
--Discussion of Parking Program for the 1998/1999 Ski Season
Although a final decision isn't scheduled until July 7, the Council reviewed and offered
reaction to a series of recommendations on parking programs for the 1998/1999 ski
season (please see work session briefs for an overview of the recommendations). This,
after hearing from 10 citizens, most of whom encouraged Council to continue the Park
Free After 3 Program. A proposal for summer parking fees was immediately nixed by
the Council. Support for continuation of the Free After 3 program varied with Sybill
Navas and Michael Jewett expressing support. Kevin Foley suggested starting free
parking at 4 p.m. Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford each expressed concerns
about how much subsidy the town should provide given other town needs and
expressed disappointment in the lack of program's promotion by the business
community. Councilmembers also expressed concern about a recommendation to
restrict blue and value pass -holders from accessing the Village parking structure from
November to March (to accommodate activities associated with the World Alpine Ski
Championships). Instead, Councilmembers asked for additional flexibility for those
pass -holders. Also, Council directed staff to explore a modest increase in the daily
parking rates to help offset the free parking program. Prior to sharing their thoughts,
Councilmembers first heard from members of the audience: Lew Meskimen expressed
concerns about employee hardships that would be created by blue and value pass
restrictions in -the Village parking structure. He also suggested the town be reimbursed
for a portion of parking fees collected by the privately -operated valet service. Jack
Curtin of Curtin -Hill Sports said the Park Free After 3 program contributed to an
increase in his store sales last year. He encouraged the Council to continue the
program and suggested using business license fees, parking pay -in -lieu funds or some
other business -generated fund to make up the shortfall. Representing the Vail Village
Merchant Association, Kaye Ferry also encouraged Council to stay the course on Park
Free After 3, noting the program helps retain employees who might otherwise choose to
work downvalley. Ferry also said the recommendation to restrict blue and value passes
from November through March was unacceptable. Rod Slifer of the Vail Village
Commercial Property Owners Association encouraged continuation of Free After 3,
noting it received the highest satisfaction rating in the community survey. Slifer also
said a $2 fee for summer parking would be a mistake; he humorously suggested the
town instead consider paying people to park in the structure this summer given the
construction impacts. Next, Nancy Rondeau, a Vail host, urged the Council to retain
local drop-off access at Golden Peak. Last season, she said the area was used nearly
exclusively by the valet parking service and those who attempted to use the public
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drop-off weren't made to feel very welcome. Joe Staufer, a longtime businessman, also
expressed support for park Free After 3; he wondered how businesses might have
survived last season if the program hadn't been in place. Joe also suggested asking for
a subsidy contribution from Adventure Ridge. Herman Staufer added another voice of
support for Park Free After 3's continuation, saying the program has worked well and
was worthy of town subsidy. Staufer said waiting until 6 p.m. for free parking would
cause a hardship for employees. He also advised against summer parking fees. Also
weighing in on the issue was businessman George Knox who suggested a status -quo _
approach, as well as businessman Ron Riley who expressed disappointment that many
businesses seemed to take the Free After 3 program forgranted last season and failed -
to market the program. Riley suggested additional efforts to study the correlation
between free parking and increased sales. The last to speak from the public was
restaurateur Michael Staughton who expressed concerns about recommended
restrictions on blue and value passes. The discussion will continue at the July 7
evening meeting.
--Resolution No. 6, Library Desposit Transactions
In a housekeeping measure, the Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution that
authorizes certain employees to handle check deposits for library transactions.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
. June 23 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Mtn. Haus Request to Proceed through Planning Process
Appeal of PEC Decision re: Slifer Variance Denial
Discussion of Business License Fee by "Vail First
Discussion of Ordinance No. 7, RV Parking
Lionshead Employee Generation
Lionshead Master Plan
June 30 Special Evening Town Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Common Grounds Conclusion
July 7 Work Session
DRB Review
Lionshead Master Plan Discussion
Discussion of Ordinance #9, re: SDD #22
Discussion of Marketing Bill.
July 7 Evening Meeting
First Reading, Ordinance #9, re: SDD #22
First Reading, Ordinance #10, re: Design Review Trigger
First Reading, Ordinance, re: Model Traffic Code
Marketing Presentation by Frank Johnson
Parking Discussion
Lionshead Master Plan
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WORK SESSION MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 1998
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 June 16, 1998. All members were present with the exception of Mike Arnett.
Item No. 5. Funding Proposal for the August, 1998, Sister Cities/Vail Valley Exchange
trip to Mt. Bueller, Australia. Bob Armour moved, with a second from Ludwig Kurz, to
approve up to $4,000 from Council contingency to fund Sybill Navas as the Council's
primary representative for the August, 1998 trip. A vote was taken with Bob Armour,
Rob Ford and Ludwig Kurz voting yes, Kevin Foley voting no, and Sybill Navas and
Mike Jewett abstaining because of their connection to the Vail Valley Exchange. The
motion passed 3-1-2.
2. Item No. 6. Discussion of Motorola Funding/Purchase of Radios. Following discussion
regarding the UHF radio system now utilized by Vail's fire, police, public works and
transportation departments, and in addition, discussion relating to the 1999 World Alpine
Ski Championships and a special discount for a new 900 mhz radio system at 30%
reduced price given the system is ordered in June, 1998. Sybill Navas moved and Bob
Armour seconded to move in the direction of FCC compliance up to an amount of
$800,000. An addition to the motion was that in 1998 an amount of $38,500 would be
paid to Motorola to confirm this contract. Bob amended his second. A vote was taken
and the motion passed (5-1), with Kevin Foley in opposition to that motion.
3. Item No. 7. Continued Fourth of July Discussion. Following a presentation of a variety
of special event options including additional entertainment, lighting, video taping, etc.,
two votes were taken. Sybill Navas moved and Kevin Foley seconded to spend up to
$10,000 for entertainment. A vote was taken with Sybill Navas, Rob Ford and Kevin.
Foley voting yes, and Bob Armour, Mike Jewett and Ludwig Kurz voted no. There being
a tie, the motion failed. A new motion was made by Bob Armour, with a second from
Ludwig Kurz, to approve up to $15,000 to provide additional law enforcement support.
This funding is to come from an allocation for special events funding originally approved
for American Volleyball Professionals. Because of their cancellation, $30,000 has
remained unspent. The second part of the motion allowed for the remaining $15,000
balance to go toward a rodeo night in support of the Eagle County Fair and additional
festivities to be held in Lionshead, as well as four events associated with the Vail
Championship season events from November, 1998 to December 31 st. Those include the
parade of champions/street party - November 14-15, 1998; a sports expo on November
21-22, 1998; a traditional tree lighting to supplement December 19, 1998; and New Years
Eve - December 31, 1998. In support of the final championship season event scheduled
on January 22-24, 1999, called the Vail Valley Winter Carnival, Bill Brice was requested
to make an application with the Special Events Commission for 1999 funding. A vote
was taken and the motion passed (4-2) with Kevin Foley and Sybill Navas in opposition.
4. Item No. 10. Council Reports. Ludwig Kurz reintroduced the item of waiving rent for
the Colorado Ski Museum because of the impact the Town's snowmelt construction has
had on that facility. Council agreed to waive June and July rents to the Colorado Ski
Museum.
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