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TUESDAY, March 21, 2000
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers
on Tuesday, March 21, 2000. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00
P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Sybil Navas, Pro Tem
Kevin Foley
Diana Donovan
Greg Moffet
Rod Slifer
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Chuck Ogilby
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pamela Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
. The first item on the agenda was the Citizen Participation. Kaye Ferry, representing Vail
Village Merchants' Association, distributed flyers to the Council relating to businesses in
Vail Village that were closing their doors at the end of the season. She suggested staff
icontact these business owners before they terminated their businesses to determine the
reasons for their decision.
Bill Jensen, from Vail Resorts, addressed the Council regarding advertising for special lift
tickets in Summit County versus Vail and Beaver Creek. Mr. Jensen addressed specific
questions posed by Diana Donovan. Diana Donovan stated she would get back with her
source of information to clarify her information.
The second item on the agenda was the approval of the February 1st and 15th Council
Meeting Minutes. Mayor Kurz stated that due to several changes in the minutes for
February 1 and 15, 2000, these minutes had not been approved at the March 7fh meeting.
Kevin Foley made a motion to approve the amended minutes of February 15t and February
1511, and Greg Moffet seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
The third item on the agenda was a request for a worksession discussion and at the
evening meeting the first reading of Ordinance 5, Series of 2000, an ordinance
amending Chapter 13-7, Town of Vail Code, to allow for the conversion of
accommodation units into condominiumized employee housing units. Rod Slifer, stated
due to interests he had in projects relating to this ordinance, he would be recusing
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a himself from the discussion. Brent Wilson, Town Planner, reviewed the changes made
during worksession earlier in the day, stating the changes had been made to the
ordinance before the evening meeting. After some discussion, Greg Moffet made a
motion to approve Ordinance #5, Series of 2000, on first reading. Kevin Foley
seconded the motion. Sybill Navas raised questions regarding condominium units,
stating she felt some of the language was confusing and needed to be clarified.
Michael Cacioppo addressed the Council, stating the West Vail Lodge, which is the
subject of this ordinance, had been in disrepair for several years, and was assured by
Brent Wilson that a walk-through with the Town's building officials had been done to
examine the problems found in the past. Diana Donovan and Foley stated they had
received calls from Vail citizens stating their approval of this conversion. Sybill Navas
stated she would support this ordinance on first reading to move forward with the
process but did not feel comfortable with the ordinance as written. Brent Wilson stated
he would review the ordinance with Town Attorney Moorhead before second reading. A
vote was taken on the motion and it passed 5-0, with Rod Slifer abstaining.
Lynn Fritzlen thanked the Council for moving ahead with this ordinance, stating that it
had been time consuming and she appreciated working with the staff and council.
Bill Jensen then returned to the podium to discuss 4 day vs. 2-day ski passes in Vail.
He stated the tickets were being split between resorts and felt the program proved
successful over the holidays with people traveling back and forth between ski areas He
stated this was a trial marketing effort and Vail Resorts would be taking a look at it
again at the end of the ski season.
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The fourth item on the agenda was the appointment of new Planning and
Environmental Commission members. As there were 4 openings for the board and only
3 applicants responded, re -advertising for the positions will be done. Sybill Navas
made a motion to re -appoint Galen Aasland, Brian Doyon and Diane Golden to the
PEC. Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0. The Council thanked the applicants for their hard work done
previously on the board.
The fifth item on the agenda was the discussion with Vail Junior Hockey Club regarding
a temporary practice sheet of ice. Glenn Davis, president of Vail Junior Hockey Club,
addressed the Council. He introduced Vail hockey coordinators and members of the
Vail hockey team. Davis stated that with the continued growth of hockey and other ice
related sports, there was a definite need for an additional facility to accommodate the
growing need. He stated that the hub site in Lionshead was too distant in the future to
serve this need and felt a temporary facility was necessary. Several sites had been
looked at, including Booth Creek Park, Donovan Park, and the Lionshead Parking
Structure. The most viable site suggestion was the existing ice rink area at the Vail Golf
Course.
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Discussion followed regarding growth of hockey and the need for additional ice time
and facilities to accommodate the teams as well as the recreational skater. Davis stated
that what the Hockey Club was asking for this evening was the Council's approval to
• assist with identifying a temporary site and to provide guidance in securing the funds
and site approval for this need. Discussion was held regarding neighborhood and
residents' concerns, as well as the cost to purchase temporary equipment. Davis
outlined specifics to the program, including costs of a portable refrigeration system, a
tent cover, dressing rooms and a zamboni. Davis stated the life of the portable
equipment was approximately 15 years, depending on use. He stated this package
could be used by other entities, i.e., Berry Creek 5th. Davis stated the proposal for the
tent structure would be approximately 220 by 120 feet wide and would accommodate
indoor dressing, equipment, and a spectator area. It would be a temporary structure
and would be removed at the end of the season with no harm done to the ground
beneath the tent. The approximate cost to purchase the refrigerated unit, the tent,
zamboni and boards and glass is $520,000. Council members suggested possibly
leasing the equipment as well as soliciting equipment and dollar donations from other
users in the area. A suggestion was made by Mayor Kurz to look into the use of the
Vail Mountain School as a site possibility. Davis agreed and stated he would check
with the authorities there. Davis felt the existing rink at the Vail Golf Course was the
best site because of the size and the existing water and electricity there, as well as
dressing rooms, a zamboni and parking facilities. He stated the ice mat system would
• fit on the existing site, which would keep capital outlay costs down. He stated he
realized there would be concerns from the neighborhood but felt that with information
supplied to them regarding this temporary facility, this concern could be alleviated.
. Davis then asked that the Town pass a resolution by June 1" 2000 to facilitate the work
that needed to be done to have the equipment ordered, delivered and installed for next
season. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the benefits to the community and the
notices and approvals necessary to move forward with this concept. The consensus of
the Council was that the Recreation District seek further input from other entities
potentially using the facilities regarding donations of equipment and funds and to
continue to work with town staff to refine their proposal and then return to the Council
with a formal proposal.
The sixth item on the agenda was a request for a worksession for amendments to Title
12, Zoning with respect to Employee Housing Unit Standards, Minimum Lot Size
Requirements in the Primary/Secondary and Two -Family Residential Zone Districts and
Site Coverage Standards. Dominic Mauriello, Chief of Planning for the Town of Vail,
addressed the Council, stating that the code modifications were the result of PEC
recommendations and proposed changes as a result of the Vail Tomorrow and
Common Ground processes where incentives were created to allow home owners to
provide additional employee housing units when updating their properties. Discussion
regarding the changes followed. There were concerns from some members of the
IDCouncil regarding possible "up -zoning" of some homes and the need to change the
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Mauriello stated a presentation was made last October to Council and it was decided to
wait until the new council was seated to move ahead on the decision. He stated that
getting agenda time had also been a problem, as there have been many other items
taking precedence over this decision. He stated the Planning and Environmental
Commission had recommended approval of these changes. After some discussion,
Greg Moffet stated he was ready to see these changes come back as an ordinance on
first reading. Kevin Foley agreed. A consensus of the Council agreed to have staff
return with an ordinance to be heard on first reading. Tom Moorhead, town attorney,
recommended Chris Cares, of RRC be invited to address Council on the issue of
employee housing linkage with residential development. Ron Jones, Vail local, thanked
the town council for doing something to help employee housing.
The seventh item on the agenda was the discussion of the Lionshead Community
Facility. Russ Forrest, Community Development Director, addressed the Council,
identifying the needs of community facilities, in particular, Donovan Park and the
Lionshead hub site. He stated 10 public meetings for Donovan Park and 3 public
meetings for the hub site had been held and it was now time to focus on the design
phase for the hub site. Discussion followed regarding uses and needs of the hub site.
Russ stated the design team of EDAW, Zehren and Associates and HGA would be
• meeting March 27 for a brainstorming session on what facilities should be included in
this site. Elaine Kelton, long time local, addressed the Council stating that whatever is
built in Lionshead needs to be something of world -class character that makes a
• statement about Vail and what a special place it is. She felt the project was moving too
fast, and that time needed to be taken to explore exceptional possibilities that would
make it different from any other area. Sybill Navas stated she felt that the needs for
this area need to be inspired and didn't feel that we were quite there yet. Annie Fox,
Town of Vail Librarian, expressed her feelings that the design looked as if everything
was going to be built on the charter bus lot and felt it needed to spread around more
and made more visible to all user groups. She also read into the record a letter from
Greta Assaly, teacher/director of the Children's Theatre School. After much discussion
among the Council, it was agreed to move forward with the design planning and with
the information provided by the design team at their upcoming meeting next week.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Managers Report. Assistant Town
Manager Pam Brandmeyer stated she had nothing to add to the report received by
Council. Kevin Foley inquired as to how much additional funding would be needed for
the Dowd Junction deer crossing. Greg Hall, Public Works Director, stating the town
would be screening both sides of the crossing at a nominal cost.
As there was no further business, Kevin Foley moved to adjourn. Greg Moffet seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
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The meeting was adjourned 10,40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ludwig Kurz, M r4r
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ATTE . relei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster
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