HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-19 Town Council MinutesAh TOWN COUNCIL,
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002
7:00 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Mayor Ludwig Kurz.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Rod Slifer, Mayor Pro-tem
Dick Cleveland
Diana Donovan
Bill Jewitt
Greg Moffet
Chuck Ogilby
STAFF MEMBERS: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Ass't. Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Colleen McCarthy, owner of the
Baggage Cheque in Crossroads Shopping Center and a 24-year resident, addressed
the Council, expressing frustration over the enforcement of the Vail sign code, after not
having it enforced over the last 5 years. McCarthy provided photographs of Ilegal signs
throughout town, asked to have her summons dismissed, and requested the town
modify the code to reflect today's marketplace.
Arn Menconi, Eagle County Commissioner, and Adam Palmer, of the Eagle Valley
Alliance for Sustainability, addressed the Council, promoting educational course entitled
Shapina the Future of the Eagle Valley, May 91h. A brochure was also distributed to the
Council. Councilmembers were encouraged to attend.
Joe Staufer, long time resident and former Council member, addressed the Council
regarding land that Vail Resorts had designated to donate for a conference center.
Staufer suggested the land be used to provide parking for day skiers.
Kaye Ferry, Vail Chamber and Business Association, reported she had received a call
from Don Rogers of the Vail Daily, regarding the article criticizing Vail merchants.
Rogers stated he made an error in judgment and had intended to give a reflection of
rents in Vail. A retraction was written in the March 13th paper apologizing for the error.
Rogers was also looking for volunteers to form a reader panel which will provide
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feedback for improvement of the paper. Ferry thanked Rogers publicly for correcting
these things.
The second item on the agenda was the DRB/PECIAIPP Appointments. Mayor Kurz
thanked all who applied for the positions and encouraged those not elected to submit their
applications again in the future. Greg Moffet then moved to appointment Tracy Morrison
Gordon, Kyle Webb, and Jennifer Mason to.the Art in Public Places (AIPP) board. Rod
Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Greg Moffet moved to appoint Clark Brittain, Margaret Garvey Rogers, and Hans Woldrich
to the Design Review Board (DRB). Bill Jewitt seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Greg Moffet moved to appoint Gary Hartman, Erickson Shirley, George Lamb, and Roland
Kjesbo to the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). Diana Donovan seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Greg Moffet reminded staff to promptly advise applicants, both the appointees and the
applicants that were not chosen, of the outcome of the election.
The third item on the agenda was the VRI Front Door Discussion. Mayor Kurz asked all
participants to speak into the microphone or to use the hand-held microphones when
commenting on the project. Charlie Penwill, representing Vail Resorts, Inc. and several
representatives from VRI and the Urban Design Group were on hand for the presentation.
Penwill encouraged questions at the end of presentation. Ethan Moore, Design
Workshop, addressed the Council, stating this was the second project being proposed by
Vail Resorts, Inc. The areas to be discussed included:
Vista Bahn ski yard.
New skier services facility
Vail Village Park
Renovation of Upper Village Streetscape
Mountain Road
The Lodge at Vail Spa
Lodge at Vail Residence Club
Sources of funding were discussed. Penwill stated The Lodge at Vail Residence Club with
its 12 units would be a big factor in the progress of this project. Ron Byrne, local resident
and real estate broker, expressed concerns regarding the density of the project, asking
the Council to consider public spaces and to provide something to do at the end of the day.
A sheet of ice similar to the one in Beaver Creek was also a suggestion to incorporate into
the plans. Other issues brought up were use of escalators and skier drop off areas. Tom
Steinberg, long time resident and former Councilmember, requested the Council make sure
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the two projects being proposed by Vail Resorts were done in an environmentally friendly
. manner. Penwill also Stated the plan included a 300 acre land swap with the U.S. Forest
Service to acquire two acres of land near the Vista Bahn in exchange for nearly 300 acres
of land owned by Vail Resorts. The 300 acres are located in South Game Creek and in
the Mud Springs area at Beaver Creek. Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners
Association, addressed the Council, recalling the meetings over the past decade. Adjacent
property owners concerns need to be addressed, but he expressed the association's
support of the projects. The audience was reminded by Kurz that no application had been
received by the town at this time. Penwill stated an application was planned to be filed
within 45 days, with plans to start construction in the fall of 2003 or spring of 2004, with an
18-24 month construction period. Dick Cleveland asked about a timeframe on the land
trade. Tom Allendar of VRI, stated an application had been submitted, and thought a
decision from the Forest Service would be reached in the next 18 months. Penwill stated
he was hopeful of a positive decision but had all intentions of going forward with the
proposal regardless of whether the forest service application was approved. The audience
generally responded favorably to the presentation and expressed appreciation to Vail
Resorts in keeping the public informed as to their progress. Penwill stated further
discussions would be forthcoming as the projects progressed.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Village Streetscape discussion regarding
coordinated project with Eagle River Water Sanitation District waterline replacement
project, to include: Scope and Phases, Heating discussion, Funding Options, and Next
Steps. Kurz stated the discussion could be shortened, as the work on Hanson Ranch
Road had been postponed until next spring. Rick Sackbauer of the Eagle River Water
and Sanitation District addressed the Council, requesting the Council's support working
with the district to coordinate the project to the best advantage of both parties.
Discussion was held regarding heated sidewalks vs. snow on the ground, working with
the water district to coordinate projects, the hiring of a project designer to oversee the
project, development of streetscape designs and cost alternatives. Council directed
staff to create a series of pricing and design options for Council's evaluation.
The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution #2: Request to modify the rockfall hazard
maps to show approved mitigation for the Booth Falls Townhomes located at 3094 Booth
Falls Court/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing. Russ Forrest, Community Development
Director, addressed the Council, stating the Booth Falls Homeowners Association is
requesting that the Town of Vail amend its hazard maps to show that approved mitigation
exists for the high severity rockfall hazard area that exists on this property. The
Association completed the construction of a rockfall mitigation wall in November of 2001.
This wall was designed to mitigate the high severity rockfall hazard present on the site.
An engineer and the Colorado Geological Survey has concluded that the wall will
effectively protect the property from reasonably foreseeable rockfall hazards. Mayor Kurz
stated the resolution had been discussed at the afternoon work session. Diana Donovan
moved to approve Resolution #2. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. Donovan then
amended her motion to reference the findings on the bottom of page 1 of the staff memo
I* dated 3/11/02. Slifer amended his motion. A vote.was taken and the motion passed
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unanimously, 7-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was Ordinance #7, Series of 2002, first reading,
an ordinance adopting the Town of Vail Commission on Special Events (CSE) and
guidelines; establishing a commission for the process of reviewing proposed public special
events for the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Council was advised
two ordinances were being presented with regard to the Commission on Special Events.
One was staff produced and deals with the skeletal construction of this commission, thus
allowing for operational policy to be formulated with more latitude and as Council more
clearly defines the Commission's role. Also included was a second ordinance that included
more specifics in regard to the special events manager and policy objectives than is
ordinarily included in these organizational ordinances. Greg Moffet made a motion to table
Ordinance #7 to the next regular meeting. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. Mayor Kurz
stated for the record the Council had discussed the ordinance at the afternoon work
session. Council had received input from the Vail Chamber and Business Association and
Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau, who have jointly proposed formation of a private
501-c3 Special Events Commission as an alternative. A vote was taken on the motion and
the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was the approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
regarding Los Amigos deck lease. Town Attorney Matt Mire informed the Council the
basis of the agreement was like the agreement the town had with the Lodge at Vail.
Rod Slifer made a motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement. Greg Moffet
seconded the motion. Diana"Donovan questioned the length of the agreement. Attorney
Mire stated it was a one year lease, although the specific event for which this is requested
is a 1 day event. Donovan questioned the possibility of using the agreement for multiple
parties. Mire explained that would not be possible, as each event needed to be approved
by the Local Licensing Authority. A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Town Manager
McLaurin stated he had nothing to add to the report.
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 9:20 P.M.
�1 Respectfully submitted,
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Ludwig Kz, Mayor
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Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster
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