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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.. ATTEST: (orpWi D naldson Town Clerk 1,l,;rrrtr>ry�, ' ����U/// " 9�/li1ll1Ni1i1111U11ia„ 0 Respectf submitted, Robert E. Ford Mayor SITOWN 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY June 17, 1998 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office 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 (more) �02 RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Highlights/6-16-981Add 1 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 (more) • TOV Council Highlights/6-16-98/Add 2 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. (more) W TOV Council Highlights/6-16-98/Add 3 0 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 (more) TOV Council Highlights/6-16-98/Add 4 --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 (more) TOV Council Highlights/6-16-98/Add 5 . 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 (more) TOV Council Highlights/6-16-98/Add 6 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 • 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. • •