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CONTINUED COUNCIL MEETING FROM JUNE 26, 1990
HELD JULY 3, 1990 - 11:00 A.M.
The continued Council Meeting of the Avon Town Council of the Town of
Avon, Colorado, was held in the Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road,
Avon, Colorado, in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allan Nottingham at 11:14 a.m.
A roll call was taken with David Garton, Mike Bennett, Gloria McRory,
and Jerry Davis present. Councilmember Reynolds arrived at 11:16 a.m.
Councilmember Stovall arrived at 11:17 a.m. Also present were Town
Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill James, Director of Engineering
Norm Wood, Director of Municipal Services Larry Brooks, Town Clerk
Patricia J. Doyle, as well as, members of the press and public.
The Mayor stated that this was a continued meeting from June 26, 1990.
The Town Manager stated that a couple of the agends items would be
deferred until later in the meeting.
Mr. James reported on the Special Improvement District. He stated that
they had received four proposals from Bond Underwriters. He recommended
that the Town hire Caughlin and Company.
Stan,.Bernstein, hired finance consultant for the Town, stated that
Caughlin and Company being a small firm and owners and credit committee,
they felt comfortable with the transaction.
Mr. James stated that the Bond Purchase Agreement would be presented
-to Council in two weeks.
Mr. James reported on the utilities contracts for the Wildridge Subdivision.
The contracts were with Public Service Company and Heritage Communications,
Inc. In regard to Public Service, there would be a maximum amount of one
million sixty one thousand dollars to build a natural gas line. Mr.
James stated that Mr. Bonsor with Public Service stated that if the work
exceeds the amount quoted and if the project would run into spring, Public
Servi3ce would pay the difference. Mr. James stated that Heritage
Communications, Inc. agreed to the same agreement. Mr. James stated
that the current residents could be excluded from both utilities if desired.
Discussion followed.
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Mr. James reported on the Avon Road Railroad Crossing. The Council
was presented with a Scope of Service Agreement and Final Design from
Centennial Engineering. Mr. James requested that Council authorize
John Dunn and himself to enter into an agreement with Centennial
Engineering upon final review. The total amount for the service was
a maximum of $484,000.
Councilman Reynolds moved to authorize John Dunn and Bill-James to
enter into a contract with Centennial Engineering for the expenditure
of $484,000 for the Separated Grade Crossing subject to Town Attorney
review. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory and was
unanimously carried.
Mr. James stated-that he had received a draft contract from the State
in respect to the Railroad Crossing. The contract would be reviewed
and ready for the next Council meeting.
Mr. James reported on a Land Negotiator and'an Appraisor in respect
to the Railroad Crossing. He stated that in order for the project
to get off on dead-center on the cost of the right-of-way, the Town
should consider hiring an appraisor. Mr. James recommended Jeff Maddox
from Valuation Consultants, Inc.
It was stated that possibly add a penalty clause in the agreement in regard
to the time frame, possibly a $100.00 a day fine if not completed on.a
certain date. The agreement would be brought back-to the-Council for
final review.
Mr. James reported on the Land,Negotiator. -He recommended the Firm of
Western State Land. He felt that a contract should be entered into with
this firm to help the staff in respect to the Railroad Crossing on Avon
Road.
Councilman Garton moved to authorize staff to enter into a contract with
Western State Land subject to Council's final review. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Reynolds and was unanimously carried.
Mr. James reported on the Eagle County Transportation Study. He stated
that the County Commissioners were scheduled for the July 10, 1990 Council
work session.to discuss the Special Election which was scheduled for
August 14, 1990 to put forth to the voters an increase of 1/2 cent sales
tax to be used for funding the Transportation System.
Discussion followed.
No action was taken.
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Mr. James reported on the Air Service at the STOLport. He stated that
he had not heard 4rom any of the involved parties.
Mr. James reported on the Grand-On-Avon and the Avon Town Square projects.
He stated there were concerns of both of these projects competing for
the same lease holders. He stated that both projects were asking for
assistance in financing from the Town of Avon. He felt that if the Town
helped one project, then the Town should help other projects that request
assistance.
Councilman Garton felt that these projects would come on line even if the
Town did not help with the financing. He felt it was like throwing
money away when they would come into Avon anyway. He did not want to see
a policy where the Town gave handouts.
Mr. James stated that he did not mind giving projects assistance in tax
breaks for a period of time.
Councilman Davis stated he was opposed for any monies going to private
enterprises. He stated that the Council may want to consider a policy
where the Council'could establish a policy that people could apply for,
and receive, some type of tax break for a period of time.
Councilman Stovall stated that he did not want to see a hard vest policy.
Councilman Davis suggested that the Council consider any proposal on a case
by case basis. He stated that as far as Grand-On-Avon, he felt the
Council needed more information-to determine if this was a valid project.
The Council.•.needed to see a five year projection, and a five year sales
tax projection, and until then, the Town would not consider any financing
help. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garton and was unanimously
carried.
As far as the Promissory Note for the Real Estate Transfer Tax for the
Grand-On-Avon, the Council would extend the time until August 1, 1990.
The Note would then be due in full at that time, plus an annual interest
rate of 10% on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed.
It was the consensus of the Council to send a letter to the Grand-on-Avon
to that effect.
Next on the agenda was discussion on the purchase of the Checkmate Statue.
Mr. James requested authorization to negotiate with Dean Knox. He would'
come back with,a contract by July 10, 1990, that the Town would agree to
purchase the Checkmate Statue at $30,000 per year,-and to work out some
type of program so that the Town would own 51% of Checkmate. The payments
of $30,000 per year would be made until it was paid in full in the amount
of $170,000.
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The Council appointed Councilmembers Stovall and McRory as representatives
to the Recreation Task Force Committee.
Mr. James stated that the Fire Consultant would be present at the next
Council Meeting.
Rob LeVine from the Town of Vail, approached the Council. He discussed
and reviewed the Vail Valley Visitors Bureau Program with the Council.
Mr. LeVine was requesting a contribution of $1,000 to go toward the
program for a Study.
After some discussion, Councilman Stovall moved approval for the expenditure
of $1,000 for the Vail Valley Visitors Bureau Program Study. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Reynolds and was unanimously carried.
The Council appointed Councilman Davis as the Town's representative to
the Vail Valley Visitors Bureau Committee.
Next on the agenda was discussion of the access easement roadway for
the Hardee's Restaurant. The Council discuss and reviewed plans of the
alternatives of the access easement through Tract Q.
After discussion and review of the plans, Councilman Davis requested an
executive session to discuss this issue. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Garton and was unanimously carried.
Andy Daly with Beaver Creek Resort Association approached the Council.
Mr. Daly discussed the Eagle County Transportation Study and the upcoming
Special Election.
The Council reconvened at 1:08 p.m. to adjourn the meeting.
Councilwoman McRory moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Garton. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nottingham at 1:10 p.m.
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