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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-06 Town Council Minutesi" VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2004 6:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order by Mayor Rod Slifer at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. Council members present: Staff members present; Rod Slifer, Mayor Dick Cleveland, Mayor Pro-Tem Diana Donovan Kent Logan Ludwig Kurz Greg Moffet Kim Ruotolo Stan Zemler, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Chad Young with the Vail Recreation District (VRD) addressed the Council, expressing VRD's appreciation of Council's support for the Y04 event held this past New Year's Eve. In particular, Young thanked the Council for in -kind service from the Police Department, and for the efforts of Suzanne Silverthorn and Jamie Wilson in getting the word out on the event. Young stated they had over 100 donors with cash and merchandise, 57 volunteers and approximately 428 attendees. Mayor Slifer stated he had been in attendance at the event and agreed it was a great success. The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. After a correction was made to the December 16, 2003, minutes by Diana Donovan, Greg Moffet moved to approve the minutes from the December 2, 2003, and December 16, 2003 meetings. Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Greg Moffet read Resolution No.1, Series of 2004, into the record, a resolution approving designating a public place within the Town of Vail for the posting of public meetings of the Vail Town Council, Planning and Environmental Commission, Design Review Board, and other boards, commissions, and authorities of the Town of Vail. Moffet then moved to approve the resolution. Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. . Mayor Slifer stated for the record Robert Rothenberg had withdrawn his name from the candidate list for the Commission on Special Events (CSE) at the work session held earlier in the afternoon. Greg Moffet moved to re -appoint Ian Anderson and Stephen Connolly to their positions on the CSE. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was a request from the Vail Valley Foundation for in -kind services from the Town of Vail. Kurt Krieg, representing the Vail Valley Foundation, addressed the Council asking it to consider granting $2,500 in in - kind services in regard to the two scheduled events - The American Ski Classic and The Session snowboarding competition to be held this year. Krieg stated the in -kind services were being requested for media coverage, vendors and event staffing. Greg Moffet made a motion to approve the request. Dick Cleveland seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7- 0. In granting the request, Council advised Krieg this request should be submitted during the regularly scheduled contribution request cycle during the budget process. The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2004, amending Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, regarding the Chateau at Vail. Russell Forrest, Community Development Director, advised the Council the proposed ordinance amended two ordinances to facilitate the • redevelopment of the Chateau at Vail hotel property located at 13 South Frontage Road, moving the effective date of approval from February 1, 2004 to July 10, 2004. Forrest stated the building date would remain the same as the previous ordinances. After some discussion Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 1 on first reading. Kim Ruotolo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2004, an ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, to revoke the approval of said ordinances causing each to become null and void. Forrest stated this ordinance was brought before Council on behalf of Waldir Prado (property owner) and T.J. Brink (representing the applicant). The applicant was asking to revoke Ordinances Nos. 9 and 10 of 2003 to allow for additional time to complete the purchase of the property prior to January 31, 2004. Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 2 on second reading. Kim Ruotolo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 33, Series of 2003, to allow funiculars and other similar conveyances, as a conditional use. Forrest informed the Council that no changes had been made from first reading of this ordinance. Ludwig Kurz motioned to approve Ordinance No. 33 on second reading. Diana Donovan seconded the motion. A vote was taken and • the motion was unanimously approved, 7-0. fhe seventh item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 37, aeries of 2003, allowing for an automatic reduction of points assessed for certain raffic offenses. Town Attorney Matt Mire stated this ordinance would allow )eople to pay tickets and penalties by mail, thus lessening the court docket in the own. Mire advised there had been no changes to this ordinance from first eading. Dick Cleveland moved to approve Ordinance No. 37 on second eading. Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion vas approved unanimously, 7-0. fhe eighth item on the agenda was the approval of the 2004 Ford Park Summer Jlanaged Parking Plan. Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer informed the council this was the eighth year of the managed parking plan and the plan had ;ome a long way from its inception. Brandmeyer stated there will be 39 nanaged parking days in 2004, as opposed to 36 days in 2003. Greg Moffet moved to approve the management plan as presented. Dick Cleveland seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Slifer thanked the representatives of various user groups for sticking with this plan and moving forward to ensure all venues received equity. The ninth item on the agenda was discussion of a proposal by Vail Resorts for the acceptance of several easements on the proposed Forest Place Subdivision. • Mayor Rod Slifer recused himself from this item. Council heard a report from Warren Campbell, town planner, regarding the proposed drainage and utility easements in regard to several easements conveyed to the town by Vail Resorts in regard to the Lionshead tennis court site. Diana Donovan expressed concern over enforcement of employee housing units. After some discussion Ludwig Kurz moved to re -schedule this item for discussion to the January 20th work session. Greg Moffet seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, Slifer recused. The tenth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Stan Zemler, town manager, publicly recognized Russ Forrest, Bill Carlson and Nina Timm, as well as other employees for the work done to remediate the Timber Ridge mold problem. Dwight Henninger, Chief of Police, updated the Council on the past New Year's Eve activities. It was agreed the curfew was working and it was safe to be on Bridge Street on New Year's Eve. Approximately 16,000 flyers were handed out through hotels, restaurants, and information booths. Council members suggested the addition of a midnight celebration next year designating the new year, such as fireworks or balloons. Council approved an agreement presented by the Timber Ridge Affordable Housing Corporation to provide Errors and Omissions Liability insurance for the • board. • As there was no further business, Greg Moffet moved to adjourn the meeting. Kim Ruotolo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Rodney L Slifer ✓ Mayor ATTEST: VorelHbi Donaldson, "Town Clerk Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster •• o• �o • 4:�:o • ~ •• • Q . AGENDA EVENING MEETING 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, January 6, 2004 NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Participation (5 min.) 2. Lorelei Donaldson ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda (5 min.) Pam Brandmeyer ■ Approval of the December 2, 2003 and the December 16, 2003 Evening Meeting Minutes. ■ Resolution No. 1, Series 2004, a resolution designating a public place within the Town of Vail for the posting of notice for public meetings of the Vail Town Council, planning and environmental commission, Design Review Board, and other boards, commissions, and authorities of the Town of Vail. ■ Appointment of 2 members to the Commission on Special Events (CSE) from three applicants: Ian Anderson, Stephen Connolly, and Robert Rothenberg. • 3. Ceil Folz ITEM/TOPIC: Request for In -Kind Services by the Vail Valley Kurt Krieg Foundation (WF) for Two Special Events: American Ski Classic and The Session (Snowboarding) (15 min.) 4. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2004, an ordinance amending the effective date of Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, from February 1, 2004 to July 10, 2004, and setting for details in regard thereto (10 min.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2004, on first reading. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, were approved by the Town of Vail to facilitate the redevelopment of Chateau at Vail hotel property located a 13 South frontage Road. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the effective date of Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, from February 1, 2004 to July 10, 2004. This ordinance is brought on behalf of Waldir Prado (property owner) and T.J. Brink (representing the applicant). First reading of Ordinance No. 1 Series of 2004, • 5. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2004, an ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 9 and 10, Series of 2003, • 9. Warren Campbell ITEM/TOPIC: A proposal by Vail Resorts for the acceptance of several easements on the proposed Forest Place Subdivision. The Forest Place Subdivision is located at 615 West Forest Road/Unplatted (A complete metes and bounds legal description is available for review at the Town of Vail Community Development Department). 20 min. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny the applicant's proposed Forest Place Subdivision and the associated easements being granted to the Town of Vail. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 8, 2003, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a request for a major subdivision pursuant to Chapter 13-3, Major Subdivision, Vail Town Code, to allow for the platting of the ski -way tract and four lots at the Lionshead tennis court site. The plat includes several easements which are to be granted to the Town and require the acceptance of Town Council. Please see the memorandum for further details. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council adopts the proposed Forest Place Subdivision and • the associated easements, located at 615 West Forest Road/Unplatted (A complete metes and bounds legal description is available for review at the Town of Vail Community Development Department). 10. Stan Zemler ITEMITOPIC: Town Manager's Report (10 min.) 11. Adjournment (7:55 P.M.) NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW: (ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 2 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2004, IN THE TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2004, IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please 0 call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information.