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TC Minutes 02-23-1982+t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF AVON COUNCILMEMBERS HELD FEBRUARY 23, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held in the Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alpi at 7:55 p.m. A roll call was taken with the Councilmembers in attendance with the exception of Allan Nottingham who was absent. Also present were town Attorney John Dunn as well as members of the press and public. First on the agenda was the appointment of a new Councilmember to fill the vacant Council seat. At that point the Council voted and appointed Gregory D. Gage to fill that seat. Mr. Gage was then sworn in by the Town Attorney. Second reading of ordinance No.#82-4, Series of 1982, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO ADOPTING BY REFERNCE A CODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF A GENERAL AND PERMANENT NATURE, ENTITLED "THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON". A.J. Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#82-4, Series of 1982 on second reading. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting yes. Second reading of Ordinance No.#82-6, Series of 1982, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.# 17, SERIES OF 1981, TO REQUIRE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES AS AN ADDITION TO THE ICBO PLUMBING CODE. After some discussion of this Ordinance it was agreed by the Council to add the word "domestic" after the word "individual". With that addition A.J. Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#82-6, Series of 1982 on second reading. The motion was seconded by Sheila Davis. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting yes. Second reading of Ordinance No.#82-7, Series of 1982, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.# 17, SERIES OF 1979, TO DEFINE AS A NUISANCE ALLOWING DOGS WITHING TRACT G, BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK SUBDIVISION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. There was lengthy discussion on this Ordinance. Councilman Wells stated that he thought it unrealistic to ban the dogs totaly from the park and would be a horrible enforcement. Mayor Alpi disagreed and stated that he thought it was just as difficult to enforce it in Pter a confined area as it would be in a total area. discussion A.J. Wells moved approval to tableAOrdinanceAo.#82-7, Series of 1982 until the next regular meeting in March to give the engineers time to come up with a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Steve Erickson and was unanimously carried. It was noted that the Council agreed to require in the Ordinance that people who have dogs, and who walk them should clean up the feces. First reading of Ordinance No.#82-5, Series of 1982, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON AS IT PERTAINS TO REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. After some discussion Sheila Davis moved approval of Ordinance No.#82-5, Series of 1982 on first reading. The motion was seconded by A.J. Wells. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting yes. -1- First reading of Ordinance No.#82-8, Series of 1982, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON AS IT PERTAINS TO ALLOWED DENSITIES. The Town Attorney stated that the Ordinance was tendered to the Council in connection with an opinion which as the Council was aware, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance. Any proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance must first be considered by the Design Review Board for a recommendation. This proposed amendment was therefor tendered solely for the purpose of first reading. He stated he didn't think the Council should go into detail until DRB had the opportunity to make recommendation. Mr. Dunn suggested to the Council that it be adopted on first reading and set over for second reading on the 23rd. of March. He stated that any amendment to the Zoning Ordinance require public notice. There was an addition to this Ordinance, after the word "plat" add "as amended from time to time". After discussion A. J. Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#82-8, Series of 1982 on first reading with the addition. The motion was seconded by Sheila Davis. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting yes. A.J. Wells moved approval for the public hearing to be set for March 23, 1982, seconded by Larry Kumpost.and was unanimously carried. Jim Schmidt, Director of Beaver Creek Transit approached the Council. The Transportation Study Phase II was discussed. He stated it should be completed some time in the next two weeks. Councilman Wells asked why the Town didn't receive the study information in December of 1981 as was promised. Mr. Schmidt stated that the complications that were involved were out of their hands. Mr. Schmidt presented to the Council an analysis of the current bus service. The current Avon Service was a bus running every 45 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week on a pre-designated route and that route covers Avon Center, Benchmark Trailer Park, City Market, Christie Lodge and then goes through Beaver Creek up to the base camp and down to the reception center. He stated that the analysis shows that the operating hours are not necessary to be as long as they are and recommended to reduce the services to peak hours only, that would be 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., no buses until 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. That would save approximately $4,000.00 for the remainder of the season.' Michael Cac*po representing Sunridge approached the Council. He was requesting bus service which they have none. He stated they would settle for at least one bus in the morning pickup and one in the afternoon delivery, but were also asking to be included on the regular route for next season. Ira Adler with Christie Lodge Management approached the Council in regards to additional bus service to be able to commute people between Vail and Avon without hassle. He stated that there was support from Avon Chamber of Commerce, Avon Center, Christie Lodge, Peregrine Village and that he also had received verbal support from the local radio station, the Town of Vail has offered their cooperation. He stated that it was a long time range that they were looking for. After some discussion the Mayor thanked Mr. Adler. Mr. Schmidt stated they could service Sunridge for a 8:00 a.m. pickup and a 4:45 p.m. delivery. He stated though that he would request a hold harmless letter from Sunridge stating that if they go into that area the transportation company would not be held liable for the parking lots. After lengthy discussion the Council requested that Mr. Schmidt come back with a proposal and prices on a revised bus service for the Town of Avon and also a possible bus from Avon to Vail in the evening. The Mayor thanked Mr. Schmidt for coming. Clifford Thompson approached the Council. He stated that he would be in the Town of Avon. He stated the name of the paper would be called Times". The Council and public were not in agreement of the title of be servicing the Avon, Beaver Creek area. He stated that the service about a month. The Mayor thanked Mr. Thompson for coming. starting a newspaper "The Beaver Creek the paper. He would would be starting in Resolution No.#82-6, Series of 1982. This Resolution deals with Conflict of Interest. There was discussion, corrections, and additions to this Resolution. In Section 2(2) add after the word employee,"without first complying with the disclosure provisions hereof", In Section 4, change Section 8 to Section 7. In Section 6 delete "participate in discussion" and also delete "In the event a Councilmember is disqualified with respect to a matter under consideration in executive session, he shall absent himself from such session altogether" and after the word "study" add "or executive". On page 4 at the end of the sample form add the signature section. A. J.) Wells moved approval of Resolution No.#82-6, Series of 1982 with the changes that were recapped, seconded by Steve Erickson and was unanimously carried. -2- t. 0 • Norm Wood Town Engineer approached the Council. He discussed the drainage in the roadside ditches in Wildridge. Clinton Watkins representing a group of people of Avon discussed amending the Charter in regards to appointments to the Town Council. He suggested they amend the Charter to read that when an applicant was appointed to serve, the would serve until the next election. He also stated that the Design Review Board should appoint residents of the Town instead of having some non-residents appointed to the Board. The Mayor reported on the Beaver Creek Drain Service invoice. Be it noted that Steve Erickson stepped down. There was some question of the hours that were worked on Lots# 20,21, Block#l. It was stated that an audit was taking place and to wait for a letter of explanation from the auditor. The Town Center Mall memo of Phase I and Phase II was discussed. It was suggested to contact TRIOND, the owners of the Benchmark Shopping Center and make them aware of the damaged parking lot and suggest they repair it. The Mayor reported on a letter from the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments regarding the Transportation Study. It was noted that the Town was committed for $884.00. The Mayor-.reported on Christie Lodge. He stated that the Town was approached by them in regards to converting some of the units to Time-Sharing. The Town Attorney stated that they could not change the zoning use. The Financial Matters were next presented to the Council. There was discussion regarding the amount of time that the Town Engineer spends reviewing the maps of some of the projects in the Town. After discussion Sheila Davis moved approval of the general fund accounts payables. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost and was unanimously carried. There was some discussion on the Denton-Harper-Marshall billing. It was stated that the reimburseables should be detailed. After discussion A.J. Wells moved approval of the mall fund accounts payables except for the Denton-Harper-Marshall bill which should be clarified. The motion was seconded by Sheila Davis and was carried with Steve Erickson abstaining. Mr. Acosta the financial director stated that the auditors should be finished with the Town audit some time this week. The minutes of the February 9th, 1982 meeting was next presented to the Council. Steve Erickson moved approval of the meeting minutes, seconded by A.J. Wells and was unanimously carrried. Be it noted that the Council will hold an executive session tomorrow, February 24, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business Steve Erickson moved to adjourn. Sheila Davis seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Alpi at 12:20 a.m. -3- 0 0 Respectfully Submitted: -4-