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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1999
5:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, February 2, 1999. The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rob Ford, Mayor
Bob Armour
Michael Arnett
Kevin Foley
Sybil[ Navas
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Jewett
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Steve Rosenthal, owner of Colorado
Footwear, requested additional information be added to the published report on monthly sales
tax figures in the Town of Vail. He said he would like to see the comparable figures of existing
stores from the previous year to this year and the budgeted sales tax figure on a monthly basis.
Gary Murrain, a consultant representing Betty Gulley, said he had been retained by Betty
Guffey to review the issues she has with a furnace that was installed in the duplex next door to
her. He reviewed a written report from the Town of Vail Chief Building Official, Gary Goodell
and said the report was in order but found three possible code violations. He wants support
from the Town to revoke the building permit and allow him access to this unit to do a private
inspection. He said there were malfunctions with the system because of improper installation
between incompatible materials and the boiler system.
Mayor Rob Ford said he would give their request to the appropriate Town of Vail personnel to
look into the matter.
Betty Guffey, homeowner, stated she did not install gas in her half of the duplex and the
neighbors installed gas without her knowledge or permission. She said she cannot open the
windows in her livingroom, diningroom or kitchen during the summer because of the carbon
monoxide being emitted from the gas boiler next door. She had a report done on carbon
monoxide levels in her home. She said her unit is classified as a condominium not a duplex
and that the covenants for the condominium state that changes cannot be done without her
knowledge or approval. She said she has never been notified of any changes done to the unit
next door.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked her for coming and reiterated that he would pass this information on
to the proper Town of Vail personnel to handle.
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The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda.
40 A. Approving the minutes from the meetings of January 5 and 19, 1999.
Council Member Bob Armour made a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of
January 5 and 19, 1999, Council member Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
B. Discussion of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1999, a second reading of an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, to add "Transportation
Business" as a conditional use, subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit in accordance with the provisions of the zoning regulations, and to permit
the use of the tennis facility as an accessory conference and convention center
to the hotel, in Development Area A, Cascade Village, Special Development
District #4; and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on second reading, Ordinance No. 1,
Series of 1999, Council member Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed, 5-0.
Council member Bob Armour asked if the accessory use was being used now.
George Ruther, Town Planner, said it was in use at this time under the special ordinance
passed for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. He stated requests for this conditional
use will go through the Planning and Environmental Commission process in the future.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Mike Arnett to
adjourn the meeting and Council member Bob Armour seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY 2
Media Note: The Feb. 2 work session was canceled due to the World Alpine Ski
Championships. Also, the Feb. 9 work session has been canceled as well.
Evening Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Steve Rosenthal, owner of Colorado Footwear in Vail Village, requested the town provide
businesses with additional sales tax analysis: 1) comparative sates tax figures that would
include collections from the same pool of businesses from year to year; and 2) budgeted sales
tax revenue as opposed to actual monthly revenue collected (the town already provides this
information via the sales tax worksheet on a monthly basis).
Next, Gary Murrain, a local building regulation consultant, representing a Vail property owner,
Betty Guffey, asked Council to intervene in a civil matter between two adjoining owners of a
duplex in the Red Sandstone area. He alleged, and was later supported by testimony from
Guffey, that illegal, low levels of carbon monoxide were being produced by the neighbor next to
Guffey and that the town had not cooperated in regulating this matter.
Mayor Ford stated Council would ask appropriate staff to follow up on both matters.
--Consent Agenda/Cascade Major SDD Amendment
The Council voted 5-0 to approve a consent agenda which carried second reading of an
ordinance that amends the Cascade Village Special Development District to allow for a
transportation business as a conditional use and to allow the conditional use of the tennis facility
as a temporary conference and convention center to the hotel. During discussion, Councilman
Bob Armour asked for clarification on the ordinance which was amended prior to first reading
from an accessory use to a conditional use for use of the tennis center as an exhibit area for
conventions. The change was made at Council's January 19 meeting, based on Council input.
For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at
479-2145.
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10 RECYCLEDPAPER
Vail Town Council Highlights/February 2, 19991Addl
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
February 16 Work Session
Presentation of Franchise Agreement with Holy Cross
Discussion of Election Protocol for November 1999 Regular Municipal Election (Mail -in Ballot,
vs. Walk-in)
Presentation by John McMain regarding Eagle Observatory Grant Request
February 16 Evening Session
Berry Creek 6th Housing Discussion
Review Draft Instructions for Community Facilities Plan
February 23 Work Session
PEC/DRB Report
Buck Allen 20 Year Anniversary Award
Model Traffic Code Discussion
Discussion of PEC Participation on DRB
Ski with the Council from 8:30 a.m. to noon on February 10, March 10 and April 14. Meet at the
Vista Bahn lift at 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled day. Please provide your own equipment, lift ticket
and lunch.
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