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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COUNCILMEMBERS
HELD JULY 17, 1979 - 7:30 P.M.
The Special Meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of Avon, Colorado
was held in the Town Office, second floor, Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Angelo Alpi at 7:40 P.M. A roll call
was taken with all Councilmembers present. Also present were Jerrell and Darrell
Davis, Town Attorney John Blish, as well as members of the press.
As the first order of business, Mayor Alpi announced the selection of Rocky Moun-
tain Cable TV to provide cable television for the Town of Avon. After discussion,
Council asked John Blish to draft a resolution pertaining to the same.
Jim Wells then moved to authorize said resolution stating that the Council had
agreed in principle to grant a cable television franchise to Rocky Mountain
Cable TV, subject to the negotiation, finalization and execution of the appropriate
ordinance and/or agreements. Bill Doyle seconded the motion and a roll call
vote was taken with all Councilmembers voting yes. (A COPY OF SAID RESOLUTION
#79-16, IS ATTACHED TO THESE MINUTES.)
John Blish further indicated the first reading of Ordinance No. 79-16, granting
a cable television franchise to Rocky Mountain TV could be tentatively scheduled
for Tuesday, July 24, 1979.
Concerning the approval of the construction contract for the West Beaver Creek
Boulevard Bridge, Jim Wells "stepped-down" to discuss with the Council a letter
from Leroy Tobler of KKBNA Engineers.
In part, the letter informed Wells of three bids received on the bridge, with
the low bidder being Peter Kiewit & Sons. Wells then asked the Council for
their "blessings to go ahead and execute the contract with the low bidder
(Peter Kiewit & Sons) so the project can begin."
Carol Richards then moved to authorize John Blish to prepare a resolution,
authorizing Benchmark to enter into a contract with Peter Kiewit & Sons for
the amount quoted in their bid, and further should the Town Engineers who are
reviewing the bridge, discover something substantial, a change order shall be
issued to remedy the situation.
Richard Casserley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried with Jim
Wells abstaining.
A discussion of the PUC application in reference to a proposed public crossing
of the Denver Rio Grande and Western Railroad at Beaver Creek Boulevard was
held. It was suggested that John Blish compile a list of probable Denver
attorneys, one of whom the Council would hire, the file the PUC application.
Jim Wells also requested that John Blish compile the list by Tuesday, July 24.
Mike Blair next presented the plans for two service and pedestrian bridges for
Nottingham Park to the Council.
He stated the cost for the two bridges would be $8,000 (total), that a contractor
had been hired and asked the Councils' recommendations on color.
He also outlined other recreation plans for the park including: bicycle and
walking paths, a baseball field, a soccer field, and perhaps tennis courts.
In other discussion, the possibility of
prohibit motorized vehicles and dogs in
placement plans were mentioned.
drafting an ordinance which would
the park, as well as tree and shrubbery
In other business, Richard Casserley moved to authorize John Blish to draft
an affidavit releasing the restrictions on Amendment #7 to the plat, which
states in part that approval shall not be final until the road plans have
been finalized. Steve Erickson seconded the motion and the it was unanimously
carried, with Jim Wells and Allan Nottingham abstaining.
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Ken Sortland announced that two applicants for the police officer positions had
been chosen.
There being no further business before the Council, Jim Wells moved that the
meeting be adjourned, seconded by Richard Casserley and adjourned by the Mayor
at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
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RESOLUTION No 79-16
SERIES OF 1979
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A RESOLUTION NAMING ROCKY MOUNTAIN CABLE TV AS THE COMPANY
SELECTED TO PROVIDE CABLE TV SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF AVON AND
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN
CABLE TV IN THE DRAFTING OF AN AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED FRANCHISE.
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 17.6 of the Town
Charter for the Town of Avon, Colorado, have been altered as
a result of the Special Municipal Referendum Election held
in the Town of Avon on July 10, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council may now establish by Ordinance,
without further approval of the electorate, the terms, fees,
compensation, conditions, and any other matters related to the
granting of franchises; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that sub-
stantial numbers of residents of the Town of Avon desire to receive
cable television service; and
WHEREAS, in order to permit the installation of a
cable TV system within the Town of Avon, it is necessary for the
Town to reach an agreement with the proposed operator of the
cable TV system;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, THAT:
The Town Council hereby intends to
grant and does grant to Rocky Mountain
Cable TV a franchise to provide cable TV
service to the residents of the Town
of Avon, Colorado, subject to the
negotiation, finalization and execution
of an agreement between the Town Council
and Rocky Mountain Cable TV; and further,
that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized
to represent the interests of the Town
in reaching such an agreement.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED THIS ~rDAY OF
JULY, 1979.
TOWN OF AVON
Angelo/V. Alpi, May r
ATTEST:
Town Clerk, Tonie Koonce
0 RESOLUTION NO -0
SERIES OF 1979
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENCHMARK AND
PETER KIEWIT & SONS RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE
ACROSS THE EAGLE RIVER NEAR THE -INTERSECTION OF BEAVER CREEK.BOULE-
VARD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 & 24.
WHEREAS, Benchmark has advertised and solicited bids for the
construction of a bridge across the Eagle River within the Town
of Avon at a location near the intersection of Beaver Creek Boule-
vard and U.S. Highway 6 & 24; and
WHEREAS, Peter Kiewit & Sons has submitted the low bid in the
amount of $251,185.00; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon has agreed to pay for the bridge
under an arrangement with Benchmark;
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO THAT:
The Town of Avon authorizes Benchmark to contract
with Peter Kiewit & Sons for the construction of
the Eagle River Bridge in the stated amount. The
Town reserves the right to insist on any structural
or design changes when such changes can be supported
by the advice of structural or consulting engineers.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED THIS ''JjA.DAY OF JULY, 1979.
TOWN OF AVON
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ANGELO V. ALPI, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TONIE KOONCE