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TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, November 5, 2002
7:00 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order on Election Tuesday at
7:00 P.M. in the Vail Council Chambers.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Rod Slifer, Mayor Pro -Tern
Dick Cleveland
Diana Donovan
Bill Jewitt
Greg M offet
Chuck Ogilby
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Mgr.
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
• The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Mayor Kurz expressed his hope
that most citizens participated in voting at today's election.
Nino Licciardi, chairman of the Vail Recreation District, spoke to the Council regarding
the temporary moving of the gymnastics program down valley and then to a permanent
site in Vail. Chuck Ogilby advised Licciardi the town was currently in negotiations with
the water district to finalize a permanent agreement, allowing the gymnastics program to
return to Vail on a permanent basis. Diana Donovan suggested scheduling a meeting to
discuss this issue in more detail. Matt Mire advised the Council they would be hearing
the second reading of the ordinance to approve the sale of the Old Town Shops.
Licciardi also advised the Council of a proposal to upgrade the Vail Golf Course by
raising money by selling 25 lifetime golf passes for $20,000 each, resulting in a'/2 million
dollars towards the upgrade, estimated at more than $1 million.
Chuck Ogilby, speaking as a Vail resident, advised the Council as of November 4, there
were 27 inches of snow at Mid -Vail and 32.inches at the top of the mountain. Rick
Sackbauer, a member of the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, echoed what
Nino presented, stating he had a daughter who went through the gymnastics program
and urged the Council for the good of the kids to keep the program alive and bring the
program back to the VRD as soon as possible.
The second item on the agenda was the presentation of Youth Award Winners from
Battle Mountain High School and Vail Mountain School and recognize last year's
winners. Sybill Navas, Vail Valley Exchange member and former Vail Councilmember,
addressed the Council, stating the committee was not prepared to announce recipients
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at the present time, and acknowledged the committee's administrator - Lisa Cotter, and
two seniors from Battle Mountain High School and Vail Mountain School, who served as
Vail Ambassadors to Australia. Ariel Pierce and Caitlin Wall, last year's Ambassadors,
thanked the Council for the opportunity to participate in the program and gave a short
report of their time in Australia. Mayor Kurz thanked the girls for representing Vail.
Sybill then polled the Council with the idea of having a third student included from Eagle
County. The Council gave a "thumbs up" to the suggestion. Rick Sackbauer addressed
the Council regarding the installation of sister city flags in the round -about, similar to the
flags in Beaver Creek. Discussion was held regarding reactivating relationships with the
Mt. Buller region and St. Moritz, Switzerland, as well as organizing a fact-finding trip to
St. Moritz by a community delegation, similar to a trip taken several years ago. Navas
stated she would be back in a couple of weeks to announce this year's award winners.
The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Greg Moffet moved to approve
the October 1st and 15th meeting minutes. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution #17, Series of 2002, "Try Transit
Week." Greg Moffet moved to approve the resolution. Bill Jewitt seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was the appeal of the Design Review Board's
(DRB) decision regarding the Williamson residence at 344 Beaver Dam Road.
Town Planner Matt Gennett presented an appeal of the DRB's approval with
• conditions of DRB02-0325, a proposal to remove two spruce trees at a single
family home, located at 344 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 3rd
Filing. The applicant stated that the trees appeared to be in danger of falling
onto the driveway and street. The DRB did a final review of the proposed tree
removal on October 2, 2002. The one condition imposed by the DRB required
that that the trees to be removed be replaced by two trees of at least 12' in
height, and one of 15' in height. Gennett stated the Department of Community
Development recommended the Town Council uphold the DRB's decision
pursuant to the above -listed findings. Mayor Kurz stated for the record the
Council had taken a site visit to the property earlier in the afternoon. James Fitz,
representing the applicant, stated the trees that fell approximately 4-5 years ago
showed evidence of termites in the trees. Diana Donovan stated that during the
site visit she observed other trees that appeared to be leaning more than the
trees in question. Dick Cleveland noted that the standards and conditions for
removal of the original trees had not been met since no evidence had been
presented that documented the trees were diseased and went on to make a
motion to uphold the DRB's decision. Greg Moffet seconded the motion.
Cleveland clarified his motion to not approve the removal of the trees. Moffet
amended his second. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously,
7-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #30, first
reading, approving the 2003 Budget. Town Manager McLaurin stated the budget
had been reviewed by the Council over the past 2 months. Mayor Kurz stated
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the ordinance and backup documentation had been reviewed by the Council at
the work session earlier in the day. Dick Cleveland moved to approve Ordinance
#30 on first reading. Bill Jewitt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was the second Reading of Ordinance No. 28,
Series of 2002, an ordinance amending Section 12-8B-3 (Conditional Uses), Vail
Town Code, to allow for "seasonal use or structure" as a conditional use in the
Outdoor Recreation zone district; text amendments to Section 12-2-2
(Definitions), Vail Town Code, to amend the definitions of "seasonal use or
structure," "recreation structure," and "recreational amenity," Community
Development Director Russ Forrest stated the Vail Junior Hockey Association
and the Vail Recreation District were requesting to amend the Vail Town Code.
Amendments to the Vail Town Code are permitted pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Vail Town Code. These proposed text amendments are intended to facilitate the
construction of a seasonal ice rink at the Vail Golf Course driving range site.
Russ Forrest stated there were no changes to the ordinance from first reading
and the Community Development Department recommended that the Town
Council approve Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2002, on second reading.
Greg Moffet moved to approve approve Ordinance #28 on second reading,
subject to findings on pages 9-11 in the staff memo. Chuck Ogilby seconded the
motion. Art Abplanalp, representing Vail Golf Course Townhomes, requested
• the Council consider amendments to the proposal. Abplanalp voiced some
concern over parking issues and asked the ordinance be modified to read that
the temporary solution be limited to 3 years. Dick Cleveland stated for the record,
that the staff and the Council have reviewed these issues and did not feel it
appropriate to include in the ordinance at this time. A vote was taken on the
ordinance and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 29, Series of 2002, second
reading amending Section 12-8B-3 (Conditional Uses), Vail Town Code, to allow
for "public utility and public service uses" as a conditional use in the Outdoor
Recreation zone district. Russell Forrest stated the Public Service Company of
Colorado is requesting to amend the Vail Town Code. Amendments to the Vail
Town Code are permitted pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Vail Town Code. The
proposed amendments include a text amendment to Section 12-8B-3
(Conditional Uses), Vail Town Code, to allow for public utility and public service
uses" as a conditional use in the Outdoor Recreation zone district and setting
forth details in regards thereto. This proposed text amendment is intended to
facilitate the construction of a natural gas regulator station at the Vail Golf
Course.
Rod Slifer recused himself from the discussion, stating he had a conflict of
interest with the issue at hand. Russ Forrest stated the applicant was Public
• Service Company. Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance #29 on second
reading, referencing the 3 stipulations in ordinance. Dick Cleveland seconded
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the motion. Diana Donovan inquired as to why the definitions of "solid waste"
and "recycling" were included in the definition. Greg Moffet amended his motion
to include striking the words "solid waste and recycling" from the definition. Dick
Cleveland amended his second. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0,
Slifer abstaining.
The ninth item on the agenda was Ordinance #26, Series of 2002, second
reading, an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of fee title to real property in
the Town of Vail commonly known as the Old town Shops and legally described
as part of Tract C, Vail Village Second Filing. Town Attorney Mire advised the
Council the town charter requires any conveyance of property was contingent
upon approval of a purchase and sales agreement, which the Council should
have by their next meeting. Dick Cleveland moved to approve Ordinance #26 on
second reading. Greg Moffet seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The tenth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Town Manager
McLaurin stated several items on the Town Manager's Report needed a
response from the Council. The first item was the 02-03 parking plan in
reference to the Vail Recreation District programmed events. Assistant Town
Manager Pam Brandmeyer reminded the Council a list was attached to the
memo, indicating which groups had requested parking vouchers. Bill Jewitt
• expressed his concern about the age of adults getting free parking. Brandmeyer
advised the Council the staff was there to take direction from Council and the list
could be modified. Greg Moffet suggested including high school students on the
voucher program. Council agreed to approve a 90-minute free parking voucher
proram in the Lionshead structure for the Skating Club of Vail, Vail Junior
Hockey, Parent -Tot -Learn to Skate and Learn to Skate programs. Town
Manager McLaurin was directed to explore free parking options for members of
the high school ski teams. Council agreed to waive parking fees for the Vail
Valley Medical Center Volunteer Corps annual event. A show of hands indicated
the Council would approve the request. Diana Donovan inquired if a formal
application had been submitted. It was agreed by the Council that a formal
application request be submitted to the Council.
The Council approved Vail Valley Foundation's request for the town to provide
$2,500 worth of in -kind parking for a snowboarding event January 15-18, 2003 at
Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek. Town Manager McLaurin stated a second
request for $2,500 in in -kind parking for the American Ski Classic on March 19-
23, 2003 was currently under review. Donovan suggested the foundation
encourage carpooling at these events.
Vail Child Care Center's request to retain $5,000 of unexpended Town of Vail
funds in exchange for the town's annual founding partnership rate be
permanently kept at $10,000 per space per year was approved. Greg Moffet
• stated it was gratifying to see the Council had created something as successful
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as this facility.
Council generally agreed with a letter from Beth Slifer, of the Vail Local Marketing
Advisory Council recommending reappointing two members of the body when
their terms expire at the end of the year and leaving two spots left by Keili
McDonald and Mia Vlaar unfilled indefinitely. Diana Donovan suggested taking a
new look as to whether a voluntary advisory group was the best approach in
implementing a program for summer and shoulder season marketing. It was the
general feeling of the Council that the board had been operating for a short
period of time and felt it was too soon to evaluate it, but rather to give it time to
see how effective it was. Greg Moffet suggested members of the council attend
the marketing board meetings to see how active the board was. Rod � Slifer
suggested noticing the Council of the meeting dates.
Bill Jewitt asked that another update from the Commission on Special Events be
rescheduled to a later meeting. It had originally been scheduled for the Nov. 19t"
meeting.
As there was no further business, Greg Moffet made a motion to adjourn. Bill
Jewitt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 P.M.
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L `6r Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster
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Respectfully submitted,
Ludwig Kull, Mayor