HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-04 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2001
7:00 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Vail Town Council commenced at
approximately 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 04, 2001.
Members Present: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Rod Slifer, Mayor Pro -Tern
Dick Cleveland
Diana Donovan
Bill Jewitt
Greg Moffet
Chuck Ogilby
Staff Present: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
Ghiqui Hoffmann, owner of the Laughing Monkey clothing store in Vail, appeared
before the Council, expressing her concern about parking in Vail, shopping buses, and
taking customers to near -by discount stores. Hoffmann suggested the town allow for a
parking discount for not leaving the parking structures until after 7:00 p.m. Hoffmann
also suggested Christmas carolers, Santa Claus, and other attractions to keep
shoppers in Vail. Hoffman asked for a response from the Council. Mayor Kurz stated
the Council could not make a response at this time but would schedule her concerns for
discussion. Hoffman encouraged the Council not to wait, that the merchants needed
immediate help. Town Manager McLaurin suggested Stephen Connolly, Vail Chamber
and Business Association, take a leadership role in this effort, Kaye Ferry, Vail
Chamber and Business Association, expressed complaints she had heard over the
weekend regarding parking, Ferry urged the Council to begin immediately on a
summer marketing plan to offset what she predicted to be a devasting winter season for
Vail businesses. Gretta Burke from Cabbage and Kings in Lionshead, expressed her
concerns regarding sales in her business in ratio to the cars on the Frontage Road.
Burke urged the town to come forward to do what it can to help local businesses come
• up with a solution as soon as possible. Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners
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Association, stated his Board was scheduled to meet on December 27", and expressed
their concerns about the economy in Vail. Lamont also called upon the elected officials
and the business community to come up with a creative short-term plan for the
business owners. Rick Sackbauer, Vail Valley Exchange Sister Cities program,
announced that two Australian exchange students were on their way to Vail this week
to spend the winter season with a host family in Vail.
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
Under the Consent Agenda, Greg Moffet made a motion to approve the November 6
and 20, 2001, minutes, as corrected. Bill Jewitt seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The next item under the Consent Agenda was Ordinance #32, SDD#6, Second
Reading, an ordinance amending the approved uses of Special Development District O.
No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, to allow for the conversion of accommodation units to
Type Ill Employee Housing Units, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Greg
Moffet made a motion to approve Ordinance #32, on second reading. Chuck Ogilby
seconded the motion. A discussion followed regarding the reason behind the
ordinance. A suggestion was made to move the information in Section 4 of the
ordinance to Section 5, regarding expiration dates. Greg Moffet amended his motion to
include the suggested change. Chuck Ogilby amended his second. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the appointment of one Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) member. Council had interviewed the applicants at the work
session earlier in the afternoon. A secret ballot was conducted by the Council. Greg,
Moffet then moved to appoint Eric Shirley to the PEC Board. Bill Jewitt seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Kurz
thanked the other applicants for applying and encouraged those not selected to express
their interest in March when several vacancies would occur on the board.
The fourth item on the agenda was a presentation on the Colorado Wilderness Act of
2001. George Ruther, head of planning, addressed the Council stating the staff had
been invited on tours of the areas of concern. A presentation was mde by Chris Aaron
of Congresswoman Diana DeGette's office. Arn Menconi, County Commissioner, also
spoke in support of the program and asked for support of Council by resolution to
express exactly how the town feels about wilderness, Diana Donovan expressed her
hope that the town would support a resolution. Chuck Ogilby seconded Diana's
comments. Rod Slifer agreed with what had been said and requested staff to prepare a
resolution supporting the Wilderness Act.
The fifth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #33, Property Tax
Ordinance, an ordinance providing for the levy assessment and collection of town ad
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valorem property taxes due for the 2001 tax year and payable in the 2002 fiscal year.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated this ordinance was required to adopt the mill
levy and collect property taxes in 2002. Thompson stated that because the final ,
numbers from the county would not be available until December 15, 2001 the mill levy
was set at a different time than the approval of the budget. Greg Moffet made a motion
to approve Ordinance #33, and Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously. Thompson stated the total revenue to the town would
be approximately $200,000.
The sixth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #34, Supplemental
Appropriation #3, an ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the Town of Vail
General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Dispatch Services Fund, and the Real Estate
Transfer Tax Fund for the 2001 Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and authorizing
the expenditures of said appropriations as set forth herein; and setting forth details in
regard thereto. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, presented this ordinance to the
Council, stating this supplemental appropriation was for $333,243 which would be
partially funded by $136,425 in additional revenues. Thompson stated a supplemental
appropriation was needed to fund new projects or programs, like the Dobson Ice Arena
doors and Vail standards or to fund unanticipated expenses like the excess natural gas
costs. After some discussion, Dick Cleveland made a motion to approve Ordinance
#34, Series of 2001, on first reading. Greg Moffet seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #35,.Series of'
2001, 457 Resolution - First Amendment To The Town Of Vail Deferred .
Compensation Plan. Finance Director Steve Thompson presented this ordinance,
stating it was effective January 1, 2000. Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance
#35, on first reading. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution #12, Redemption of Town of Vail,
Colorado Single Family Revenue Refunding Bonds. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REDEMPTION OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, SINGLE FAMILY REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS, 1992 SERIES A (THE "BONDS")- AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS
HELD WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND
INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS
RESOLUTION; MAKING CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS AND DESIGNATIONS; AND CONTAINING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
Mayor Kurz advised the Council had a detailed discussion at last meeting. Steve
Thompson, Finance Director, gave an overview, stating this resolution would authorize
the redemption of the town's single family mortgage revenue bonds which were issued
in 1979 on the Pitkin Creek project and refinanced in 1992. The liquidation, scheduled
ito occur on December 11, 2001, would allow the town to retire the bonds eight years
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early for a net savings of $215,000. Steve Jeffers, of George K. Baum, addressed the
Council regarding the background behind this resolution, stating the town had little to no
risk in moving forward with the transaction and that the mortgage holders would be
unaffected by the transaction. Greg Moffet made a motion to approve Resolution #12,
and Dick Cleveland seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0. Jeffers stated he would be getting back to staff in approximately a
week to present a final amount.
Greg Moffet then brought up the topic of the Vail Bike Taxi management plan as
discussed in the afternoon work session. Operated by Adam Palmer, director of the
Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, and Jim Mortenson, Vail mountain bike race
series pro champion, the bike taxi plans to give visitors an alternate environmentally -
friendly way to be transported to and from the ski lifts. Greg Moffet made a motion to
approve the proposed operating plan with the additional approval of Hanson Ranch
Road, Willow Bridge. and Meadow Drive as proposed. Rod Slifer seconded the motion.
A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
The ninth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Bob McLaurin
stated he had nothing to add to the report. Diana Donovan suggested having the
packet out on Thursday rather than Wednesday. Mayor Kurz stated he felt having the
packet ready closer to the meeting date would include most of the information relating
to the upcoming meeting. Greg Moffet suggested having some items sent to
Councilmenbers earlier (by fax or e-mail). McLaurin requested Councilmembers let him
know if they wanted their packets delivered to them.
Chuck Ogilby brought up the discussion earlier in the meeting with Stephen Connolly
regarding the assignment given today at work session. Bob McLaurin stated he felt it
was appropriate for the business community to take the lead in "jump starting" the
Village marketing. Suggestions from the Council included asking Stephen Connelly to
be the guru to go out and get ideas. Rod Slifer stated the town had committed a lot of
money to marketing which may need to be reallocated. Chuck Ogilby suggested
making the VCBA an ad hoc committee for economic development. Ogilby stated he
was a little uncomfortable with not helping more with VCBA. Diana Donovan suggested
bringing the commercial property owners on board in the discussions and asked
Stephen to invite them to participate.
As there was no further business, Greg Moffet made a motion to adjourn and Bill Jewitt
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0, and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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ATTEST:
I�L/Or ei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster
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Respectfully submitted,
Ludwig K, Mayor