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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-03 Town Council Minutes0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES TUESDAY, October 3, 2000 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 3, 2000. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem Chuck Ogilby Diana Donovan Rod Slifer Greg Moffet Kevin Foley STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manger 40 The first item on the agenda was citizen Participation. Claudia Delude, a resident of Lupine Drive, encouraged the Council to address an adjacent property owner's development request to rezone a parcel identified in the town's Comprehensive Open Lands Plan for preservation. Chuck Crist, District 1 County Commissioner candidate, encouraged the Council to approve a resolution in opposition of Amendment 24, otherwise known as the Citizen Initiative to Manage Growth. He encouraged Councilmembers to call five people on the Front Range to ask them to vote against the measure. Caroline Bradford invited Councilmembers to attend a "Sawatch Summit" October 27, at Beaver Creek. She said the day -long event will bring together leaders from Eagle and Lake Counties to build stronger relationships in an environment of shared interests and concerns. Anyone interested in attending may register online at sawatchsummita-vailmeetinas.com. All who register will receive a directory of all attendees along with their profile, mission statement, budget, and list of employees. The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Moffet moved to approve the September 5" and 19" meeting minutes subject to the staff listening to the tape to correct • the motion for item No. 7 and to correct the spelling of Jim Lair's name. Ogilby seconded. 1 October 3, 2000 Town Council meeting minutes A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0_ MAO moved to apprevo the second reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2000, an ordinance amending Section 12- 11-4 (Design Review, Materials To Be Submitted; Procedures), Section 12-15-4 (Interior Conversions, Process), Section 12-15-5 (Additional Gross Residential Floor Area; 250), Section 12-16-2 (Conditional Use Permit, Application, Contents), Section 12-17-2 (Application Information Required), adding the requirement for co-owner signatures on development review applications or written letters of approval to be submitted to the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Navas seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2000; an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance with Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map; rezoning the "Vail Golf Course Clubhouse Subdivision" from Outdoor Recreation (OR) district to General Use (GU) district. This request involves the rezoning of the golf course driving range property from "Outdoor Recreation" to "General Use." On September 27th, the Town Council reviewed the criteria for evaluation of this rezoning request and directed staff to draft a rezoning ordinance. Attorney John Dunn, representing approximately 76 adjacent property owners, reiterated opposition to the project. John Dunn asked the Council for the record if they • had received Art Abplanalp's letter regarding adjacent property owner's opposition to the proposed covered ice rink to which Council responded that they had. Gretchen Busse, a resident on Sunburst Drive, stated that the Town Council is alienating the homeowners. She asked why Vail felt responsible to put in a hockey rink when so many of the hockey players are from down valley. There are many acceptable locations down valley that are available at the same cost. The bubble height is 2 feet short of the top of the townhome's roofs. No landscaping or fencing will hide the bubble. Putting up a bubble will increase noise, congestion, and traffic from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week. Leonard Busse, president of the homeowner's association, said 80 homeowners oppose the bubble enclosure. The view of the Gore Range will be a "disaster." He suggested the bubble be put down valley where the hockey players originate. He urged Town Council to use the money allotted for the bubble to improve Dobson Ice Arena. Rick Pylman, representing the Vail Junior Hockey Association, said that utilizing the driving range would not impact the fields. Ann Braid suggested using the soccer field. Kurz said the soccer field is crowned so that it can drain properly. The soccer field would • have to be leveled for the ice rink and than crowned again next summer for soccer use. This would cost additional money. 2 October 3, 2000 Town Council meeting minutes Kurt Davis, a resident of Vail for 21 years, said the community has expanded their need for more ice time. The bubble will be a seasonal facility, 5 months per year. A white bubble on white snow will not stand out too much. Mr. Davis stated the reason the ice rink needed to be covered was that the sun is so strong during the day and causes the ice to become slushy and increases the chances of injuries. Also the ground heats up from below and prevents the ice from freezing solid again. Leonard Busse suggested a refrigeration system for the current ice rink. Ogilby said the Council made a vision and mission statement that said the Town of Vail will treat guests as members of the community. Moffet said the need for more ice time has been a regular item on the agendas since March. A covered ice rink will allow the ice to be open when it is either warm or snowing. Moffet said that by providing this amenity the Town is meeting their vision and mission statement. Moffet also said there was a possibility that Dobson could close down this winter. Foley suggested moving the ice rink to the lower bench of Donovan Park by next winter. • Kurz apologized for a comment that he had made about the bubble being hidden by a fence. He said the comment was made in jest and was not to be taken serious. Moffet moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2000, an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Vail from Outdoor Recreation to General Use including exhibits A,B,C,and E. Navas seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2000, a Supplemental Appropriation No. 4 of 2000, consolidation of funds. The Town is budgeting to consolidate three accounting funds (Parking Structure Fund, Housing Fund and the Facility Maintenance Fund) with the General Fund and the Capital Projects Fund in the 2001-2002 budget. Staff wishes to formally make this consolidation during 2000 which requires combining the existing budget by ordinance. This procedure restores the parking, housing administration, and facilities functions back to the General Fund where they had been reported before separate funds were created, and will treat the funds as if they had been closed as of January 1, 2000. Navas moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2000. Foley seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 9, Series 2000, a resolution of the Town Council stating opposition to the proposed constitutional Amendment 21, otherwise known . as Initiative #205 or "Tax Cut 2000." Town Council directed staff to provide a resolution 3 October 3, 2000 Town Council meeting minutes expressing Council's opposition to Amendment 21, otherwise known as Initiative #205 or "Tax Cut 2000." Amendment 21 proposes a reduction in certain taxes and fees. It is believed that such reduction would have a substantial impact upon the ability of Governmental and Quasi -Governmental entities to provide important and necessary services. The State does not have an obligation to backfill local governments. Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 9, Series 2000 with the following changes: that the districts are correctly identified. Ogilby seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 10, Series of 2000, a resolution adopting an amendment to the Donovan Park Master Plan (1985) which provides an updated reflection of the community needs, concerns and priorities as they relate to the development of the lower bench of Donovan Park. On September 25, 2000, the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Donovan Park Master Plan. Upon consideration of the proposed amendment, the Commission voted 5-1 (Schofield opposed) to forward a recommendation of approval of the amendment to the Vail Town Council. In making their recommendation the Commission further recommended that the Vail Town Council take an active participatory role to determine the final scale, bulk, and mass of the proposed development. Upon voting against the motion, Commissioner Schofield expressed a concern that too many (structures) were being proposed for the park resulting in too much congestion. An overview of the Donovan Park Master Plan was presented to the Council is by Odell Architects. The amendment provides for a phased development plan for the placement of park and recreational facilities on Donovan Park's lower bench. Phase -one would include a community pavilion, soccer field, playground, outdoor basketball court, and parking. Donovan mentioned in regard to the wording in the resolution after the first whereas and after No. 1 it should state "Ford Park Master Plan." She also suggested that the fourth whereas be deleted from the resolution. Navas moved to approve Resolution No. 10, Series of 2000, a resolution adopting an amendment to the Donovan Park Master Plan with the changes that Donovan recommended. Foley seconded. Guy Ayruet, a property owner adjacent to Donovan Park, said the park is important to the community. The architects have done a wonderful job. He encouraged the Council to scale down the amount of development by reducing the size of the buildings. He also liked the idea of putting the bubble on the lower bench at Donovan Park. Carol Hymers, representing the Glen Lyon neighborhood association, said she also felt the scale of the project was a little too big. She ended by saying that she also welcomes a bubble on the lower bench. Moffet said he could not vote for the resolution as the Donovan Park Master Plan leaves the future of a proposed multi -purpose center for Vail's gymnastics program (and other 4 October 3, 2000 Town Council meeting minutes . uses), as well as a building to house Vail's youth enrichment programs undetermined. He noted that phase -two would likely never come to fruition. Moffet scolded his fellow Councilmembers for what he said was a missed opportunity to solve some real community needs. He said by approving this resolution he felt he would be failing to meet the mission and vision statement. Donovan said Moffet's accusations were unfair. Navas agreed with Moffet 100%. However, she said Council needed to compromise to get things accomplished. Slifer disagreed with Moffet. He pointed to Ford Park as an example of a successful phasing program. Ogilby encouraged Council to go back to the site (Donovan Park) and reconsider the location of the bubble. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Moffet opposing. The seventh item on the agenda was Resolution No. 11, Series 2000, a resolution of the Town Council stating opposition to the proposed Amendment No. 24, otherwise • known as Citizen Initiative to Manage Growth. The intention of the proposal is to limit growth and to produce a tool appropriate to directing growth into or adjacent to existing municipalities and reducing consumption of agricultural land and limiting the development of rural areas. Moffet said Amendment No. 24 is the wrong approach. Council agreed there is a need to manage growth, but noted while the intention of the amendment is worthwhile, the vagueness of the measure, as written, would produce unintended consequences contrary to its stated purpose. Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 11, Series 2000. Slifer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Ogilby opposing. The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 12, Series 2000, a resolution in support of the passage of de-Brucing the Town of Vail's Property Tax Revenue. Town Council directed staff to provide a resolution expressing Council's support of the passage of de-Burcing the Town of Vail's property tax revenue. The Council postponed consideration of this item to the October 17" evening meeting. Ogilby noted that the town is "desperate" for what could be an additional $288,000 in additional revenue to the town if voters agree to de -Bruce the town's property tax revenues and the Town Council subsequently decides to remove a temporary tax credit. The ninth item on the agenda was the Parking Discussion. Staff identified policies that the overall parking plan should meet. This program outlines: how additional free . parking could be achieved during the non -peak days; provides a variety of parking options; manages the peak time; provides an emphasis toward incentives to shop 5 October 3, 2000 Town Council meeting minutes • rI LA during non -peak time; and recognizes the special needs of the employees. Moffet described the concept as "local -friendly" and "visitor -friendly." The proposed program would no longer offer debit cards ($5 in -out) or two hours of free parking from 3 to 5 p.m. under a category Moffet described as "don't get." However, under the "here's what we get" category, Moffet said the program provides free evening parking; and abundance of close in, free parking; reduced Blue Pass fees with an affordable monthly installment, reduced maximum daily fees; and flattened daily rate structures. The tenth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Moffet moved to adjourn. Foley seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, E : Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Beth Salter Ludwig Kukf Mayor October 3, 2040 Sown Council meeting minutes