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Vail Town council
Evening Meeting
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
6:00 P.M.
TOV Council Chamber
The regular meeting of the Vail Town council convened at approximately 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 4, 2004.
Council Members Present: Kent Logan, Rod Slifer, Dick Cleveland, Kim Ruotolo,
Diana Donovan, Greg Moffet
Not Present: Farrow Hitt
Staff Members Present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was none.
• 2. The second item on the agenda was an update on the Village Streetscape
project. Public Works Director, Greg Hall, announced that the project was
proceeding as planned with no unanticipated problems, and that anticipated
completion would occur on or around June 19, 2004. Mayor Slifer requested that
town staff continue to provide reports of what groups of visitors might be in town,
and what businesses remained open.
3. The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Ruotolo requested that
the minutes from the Tuesday, April 15, 2004 special meeting reflect the
appropriate start time of 4:00 p.m., and Donovan had a minor addition to the
minutes from the April 20, meeting. Moffet moved, Cleveland seconded, passed
unanimously, 6-0.
4. The fourth item on the agenda was an update on the Vail Conference Center
and request to move forward with negotiation to hire an owner's representative
for the Conference Center. Russ Forrest provided a report, focusing on rising
interest rates and the subsequent impact upon dollars that can be used for
construction. Forrest also announced that ARC and Western Skies have been
selected as the two finalists to serve as Owner's Representative on the project.
Forrest stated that interviews with the firms would take place on Friday, May 7, at
2:30 in either the Community Development Conference Room or the Town
Council Chambers. Moffet moved and Logan seconded, to authorize the Town
Manager to select and hire one of the two firms as recommended by the
committee, for a sum up to $10,000. Motion passed 5-1, with Donovan voting
against.
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• 5. The fifth item on the agenda was a discussion on the formation of a Capital
Committee. Zemler provided a description of how he would envision the process
working. Council agreed to move forward with the formation of the Committee.
6. The sixth item on the agenda involved a discussion of whether the TOV would
join the 1-70 Central Mountain Transportation Corridor coalition. Moffet asked
if an elected official would be needed to act as a representative. Hall stated that
an elected official carries more weight than a staff member. Moffet volunteered
to serve as the TOV representative. Moffet moved, Ruotolo seconded. Motion
passed, 6-0.
7. The seventh item on the agenda was a presentation on the TOV's Wildfire
Preparedness. Zemler announced that on May 17th, a table top wild fire (mock
exercise) would be performed to assist in preparing TOV emergency responders.
Gulick explained fire threats to Vail, and what Vail is doing to protect itself
from such events.
8. The eighth item on the agenda was an update on the TOV West Nile Public
Information Program. Bill Carlson discussed the history, potential risks, and
basic prevention measures that can be taken to help stop the spread of the
disease.
9. The ninth item on the agenda was the discussion of a proposed utility easement
along the earthen berm on 1-70 in East Vail. The easement allows water line
• relocation to complete the earthen berm along the north side of 1-70 in the Bald
Mountain Rd vicinity. Moffet moved, Ruotolo seconded, the authorization of the
neighborhood to move forward with negotiations to create a utility easement
along 1-70 not to exceed twenty feet in width.
10. The tenth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 16, a Resolution approving
the P3 Development Agreement between the TOV, and Vail Holdings, a
subsidiary of Vail Resorts Inc. The agreement pertains to the development
and respective rights and responsibilities of the Town and Vail Holdings in
relation to the development site owned by Vail Holdings and consisting of Lot
P3. Zemler stated that staff supported the resolution and recommended that
Council move forward. The consensus that the TOV needs to improve loading
and delivery plans dominated the discussion. Paul Johnston, owner of the
Christiania Lodge on Hanson Ranch Road and Jim Lamont of the Vail Village
Homeowners Association appeared before the Council to offer support for
Council's approval, noting that an interim plan for loading and delivery, which
includes the addition of a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to be funded by
Vail Resorts, is far better than the status quo. Council voiced much concern
regarding the continuation of development and the finalization of the Vail Front
Door project. Jay Peterson, legal council for Vail Resorts, continually reiterated
that a hard commitment was not possible because the project hinge on a United
States Forest Service decision. Sally Johnston, of the Christiana, also voiced
concern for the safety and experience of people walking down Hansen Ranch
Road. Adam Aaron, Vail Resorts Inc., announced that $300 million in real estate
• construction would occur in Vail over the next 36 months, and asked for Council
approval. Mire, addressed the matter of Slifer purchasing two stalls in the
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proposed garage. Mire stated that he had determined there was not a conflict of
interest pursuant to state statute or town charter. The only issue would be
impartiality. Mire asked Slifer if, despite interest in the project, could he still
perform his duties as a public official and remain impartial in this decision. Slifer
answered yes to both questions. Moffet moved, and then amended the motion,
Logan seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
11. The eleventh item on the agenda involved the 2"d reading of Ordinance No. 11,
Series of 2004. No discussion occurred. Moffet Moved, Logan seconded. Motion
passed unanimously, 6-1.
12. The twelfth item on the agenda was Adjournment. Moffet moved, Ruotolo
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
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