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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-04 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Andy Daly. Members present: Andy Daly, Mayor Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro Tern Jenn Bruno Dale Bugby Dave Chapin Greg Moffet Margaret Rogers Staff members present: Stan Zemler Matt Mire, Town Attorney Patty McKenny, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation and several residents were present to speak as follows: Bravo! Vail representatives Jeanne Reid -White and Anne -Marie McDermott expressed thanks and appreciation to Town Council and Town of Vail for their very successful season and support of the Bravo! Vail during the last 28 years, with record ticket sales and attendance. Anne -Marie McDermott spoke about next year's calendar which will include a commitment from London's Academy of St. Martins in the Fields, a group formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958. In addition, there are continued commitments from the Dallas Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, as well as several world-renowned chamber music artists. Stephen Connelly, resident, spoke about numerous topics including the skatepark, marijuana, town survey, golf course project, consolidate the town's marketing efforts with only one group. The second item on the agenda was a presentation of awards given to Town of Vail and select employees on behalf of the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA, a pool of about 250 local governments and agencies that provides for property and liability insurance coverage): 1. Town of Vail Safety Committee was awarded the "CIRSA Safety Champion" Several reasons were noted as the basis for this recognition such as 1) Increasing the ADDs throughout town facilities and outside at weather proof facilities, 2) compliance with numerous kinds of trainings, 3) improved trends related to workers compensation claims, 4) the compliance with fire drill trainings, 5) the creation of an interactive map to help identify liability and risk areas of incidents , 6) a preventable free incidents during the world alpine championships which was noted as highly commendable for such a large special event. Lori Acker accepted on behalf of the Safety Committee. Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015 Page 1 2. Charlie Turnbull was awarded the CIRSA Safety Manager of the Year There were many notable comments from colleagues and event promoter that contributed to the nomination and selection of the town's Public Works Superintendent. Mayor Daly offered several comments about the town's excellent safety program, a result of their leadership; he expressed the town council's appreciation to all employees for their efforts and congratulated both Lori and Charlie for continuing to ensure Vail is a safe place to work and live! The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda: 1) Vail Skate park Public Art Contract Award Daly asked about the funding the art at the amount of $100K. AIPP board member, Kathy Langenwalter, spoke about the location of the artwork which included four mosaic murals which would be visible by all traveling through the parking structure top deck as well as visible at the lower levels, she noted an excellent location for public art. Moffet authorized the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Valerie Theberge to create and install four unique mosaic murals at the Vail Skatepark as approved by the Art in Public Places Board in the amount not to exceed $100,000. The motion passed six to one (6-1). The fourth item on the agenda was the any action as a result of executive session; no actions were made. The fifth item on the agenda was Town Manager's Report 1) Municipal Parking Lot/South Frontage Road Update George Ruther, Director of Community Development, presented an update about this construction project (which is happening as a result of the Vail Valley Medical Center expansion project) with a review of a site diagram. He noted construction would occur from September through October and would help with a change in traffic flow, grades and result in improved safety on the South Frontage Road with the alignment of driveways for both the municipal building and the hospital. There would be no loss of parking spaces (54 total) once the project was completed. The lot would remain open to the public during construction. 2) Golf Course Grill Patio Design Update Stan Zemler, Town Manager, presented an update on this topic noting weekly construction meetings have been held to discuss concerns and issues. He noted some changes were made to the clubhouse patio area because of concerns with the design of the northeast corner of the deck; the views of the Gore Range and the 18th green were not disturbed. 3) August 5, 2015 Vail Fire Department Exercise Fire Chief Mark Novak presented a brief explanation about the upcoming Wildland fire emergency and evacuation exercise encouraging residents in the Potato Patch area to participate. The full scale exercise would present an opportunity to implement the emergency operations and evacuation program with assistance from town departments and area agencies. 4) August 11, 2015 Community Picnic at Donovan Pavilion A reminder was given about the next community picnic referenced above. 5) October 2015 Whistler Visit Update It was noted that a delegation from the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be visiting Colorado in October with a stop in Vail for a tour and meet with Vail Town Council on October 14; members Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015 Page 2 from Whistler visiting include Chief Administrative Office, 7 Council Members, Chamber CEO, Economic Development Officer to name a few. The sixth item on the agenda was a presentation of Final Design Concept for Booth Creek Park as presented by Todd Oppenheimer, Capital Project Manager/Landscape Architect. He noted the Town Council last reviewed the proposed list of park amenities for Booth Creek Park on September 2, 2014. At that time Council approved the recommended Design Program for the park and directed staff to continue to refine the park design. There was a review of the park elements listed below: • 1 Double, Hard Surface Tennis Court • 2700 sq. ft. Custom Playground • 7900 sq. ft. Primary Lawn Area • 2 Stall Restroom with Drinking Fountain • Picnic shelter • Picnic Table, Benches and Bike Racks • Low Level Path lighting • 11 Parallel Parking spaces • Landscape Berm along Frontage Road He also reviewed some of the final proposed design program components, some of which included natural areas, parallel and head in ADA parking, looped paved path using the existing bike path, open turf grass area as a significant design element of the park, double, hard -surface, post tensioned concrete tennis court, playground with natural elements and artistic components, public restroom, 2-stall, 3 season, accessible and sensitive to the, natural setting, and picnic shelter for 2 to 3 picnic tables. Council input was heard at this time with some comments addressing the artistic elements of the park as well as parking and lighting questions. It was noted the community input and kid's input would be sought after for designing the playground in hopes of using creativity and artistic elements. Public input was also heard as follows: Robin Birch, resident, requested a review of some beautification landscaping to be included in the berm in front of the Vail Mountain School. It was noted some of the land was CDOT owned. She suggested lighting be used along the paths for kids in the area. Diana Hermansky, expressed concerns about the lighting and hopes the dark sky ordinance will be complied with when implementing the lighting for the park. Bert Hermansky, resident, expressed concern about parking and lighting impacts as well as rest room hours. Pam Stenmark, resident, thanked everyone for their work on the park noting her comfort level with the design and suggesting her preference for soft surfaces in the park and minimum lighting. After further discussion about lighting, park surfaces and parking, there was support to include timers on the lights in order to meet the needs of those using the bike paths and those preferring night light compliance. Overall the town council supported the final proposed design concept for the Booth Creek Park project as presented and supported staff to take the next steps identified below: 1. Draft RFP for Design Services 2. Proceed through PEC and DRB Approval Process. 3. Prepare Construction Documents and Competitively Bid Project 4. Begin Construction Spring 2016. Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015 Page 3 The seventh item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2015, An Ordinance Prohibiting Marijuana Establishments in Town, Pursuant to Section 16 of Article XVII I of the Colorado Constitution. The Town placed a moratorium on allowing for marijuana establishments since January 19, 2010, pursuant to Article XVIII, § 16(5)(f) of the Colorado Constitution, the Town may "prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities, or retail marijuana stores through the enactment of an ordinance. Town Attorney Matt Mire noted the Ordinance did not change from first reading, spoke about state legislation and impacts on the municipalities, and noted a review would be included every 3 years. Bugby moved to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2015 on second reading. Kurz seconded the motion. Moffet expressed the legislation is redundant and duplicative to the land use code which would not support allowing for that particular land use in Vail; he noted he would support the effort if it were a proclamation and not an ordinance. Public input was heard and Pam Stenmark, resident, thanked the council for preserving the Town of Vail's image with the passage of the legislation. Bob Armour, resident, also thanked them for their action with the ordinance and keeping the Vail Brand! The motion passed (6-1). The eighth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the meeting and Bugby seconded the motion which passed unanimously, (7-0) and the meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. Attest: attcK ny, ow Respe Ily Submitted, Andrew P. Iraly, Mayor •• SEAL Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015 Page 4