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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING'OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD,APRIL 13, 1993 - 7:30 P.M.
The.regular 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 Albert J. Reynolds at
7:42PM. -A roll call was taken with Councilors Jack Fawcett, John
Hazard, Tom Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham, and Jim Roof present.
-Councilor Jerry Davis,arrived at`7:55PM: Also present'were.Town
Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill-James, Director of
Engineering Norm'Wood, Director of Municipal Services'Larry
Brooks, Director of Community Development Rick Pylman, Planner Tom
Allender,-Police.Chief Art Dalton, Police Lieutenant Gary Thomas,
Fire Chief-Charlie Moore, Town Clerk Patty Neyhart, as well as
meibersnof the press and public.
First item under Citizen Input was Appointment of New Planning &
Zoning Commissioners.
Ballots were distributed to Councilmembers and collected by Town
Clerk Neyhart. The Town Clerk tallied the votes and Fire Chief
Moore verified the tally. Mayor Reynolds announced that the newly
appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioners were Patti Dixon, Jack
D. Hunn, Albert Reynolds, Jr., and Henry Vest.
Next item under Citizen input was Channel #5 update.
Mr. Brian Hall, Board of Directors President, gave update of
Channel #5. Mr. Hall informed funds are received from franchise
agreement-fees (approx. 73%), sponsorships and membership drives.
Channel #5 is perceived,as a communication-resource with filming
Council meetings and the Vail Valley Sunday Program. A high
school internship program was formed which a student received
funds and credit for working at the station., That student then
formed a video club at the High School and they provide sports and
current affairs to Channel #5. A college credit television course
was available through Colorado Mountain College this year.
Bilingual programs have been developed. Goals are to serve as a
resource, increase number-of people involved in the station,
strengthen fund base, and increase number, type, and quality of
programs.
Ms. Suzanne Silverthorn mentioned that Eagle County government
has expressed an interest in producing a ,weekly or monthly call-in
show-. Invitation to-participate includes Town of Avon and other
.government municipalities and entities. Channel#5 is still
researching theAogistics and more information will follow. Ms.
Silverthorn added that a television production class will be
offered for teenagers in conjunction with the Avon Recreation
Department. Ms: Silverthorn noted another goal is to produce a
live Council meeting. Council's concern was live productions
contesting with prime time shows, however in moderation it may be
well received.
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Next item under Citizen Input was the ABCRA Information Signs
Request by Ms. Kate Collins.
Ms. Collins requested directional / information signs for the
Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association. Signs are blue and white
and will say tourist information. The state has approved and-will
install the signs within their right-of-way and standards. Ms.
Collins included $400'in 1993 budget, however to comply with the_
new streetscape plan'the total cost is approximately $2,000. Ms.
Collins requested an amount not to exceed $1,600 fora total of,10
signs to be located in six various locations (I-70, I-70.Ramps,
Avon Road, Highway 6, East Beaver Creek Blvd. and Beaver Creek
Place) from sizes ranging 2X3 to 3X5.
Councilor Nottingham questioned length of time in City Market and
mentioned-this is an investment for four years. Councilor
Nottingham questioned cost figured with Town of Avon doing work.
Mr. Larry Brooks responded estimated cost is for an outside
contractor doing work; not the Town of Avon. Certain signs will
be done by CDOT.
Councilor Roof questioned if signs could be combined so,as not to
add to the numerous signs already in place. Ms. Collins responded
further research is necessary and volunteered,to look into this.
Councilor Davis estimated the Town of Avon contributes'$50,000 to.
$60,000 to the Avon Beaver Creek Resort Association.so.that they
can distribute information. And, Councilor Davis stated.we are
haggling over whether we want to tell people it js there.
Ms. Collins mentioned she has been working on this since last
fall and would like to get it geared up for the summer to benefit
us the most.
Councilor Davis motioned to authorize up to $1,600 and get the
information signs up as soon as possible. Councilor Hines
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Next item under Citizen Input was in addition to the Agenda. Mr.,
Allan Nottingham presented a school petition from the residents of
Avon.
Mr. Nottingham expressed, as a parent and concerned citizen of
the Town of Avon, the lack of a fair shake from the School
District. It appears that because there is no school in the Town
of Avon, Avon's children are faced with the continual threat of
being shuttled from one school to another to help alleviate the
over crowding. A few years ago, the Avon Council focused on an
elementary school for Avon. The School Board voted against a
school in Avon-and in favor of a school in Edwards. This was
against the recommendation of the County Superintendent.at that
time. After the decision.was made, the Town supported the Edwards
School as it was assumed Avon children would go to the Edwards
School. And, Avon children would be able to attend that school
through out their elementary education. After two years and
because of over crowding,.Avon children will probably-be
transferred to Meadow Mountain. Mr. Nottingham added that
transfers are not in the best interest of:the children. Transfers
hinder advancements that are needed to stay at the same level that
the other children have; and some children more than others.
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Good citizens have been lost and their is potential to lose more
because our school district does not provide the education that is
needed and desired. This area is a growing area and more schools
are needed. The School Finance Act and Amendment 1 does not help
provide the dollars needed for proper schooling. Perhaps a
renewed effort is needed for our children to receive a proper
education. Mr. Nottingham submitted a petition signed by
approximately 24 Avon citizens and requested the Council to back
the Avon citizens with a Resolution and/or letter to the School
District in support of this effort. Mr. Nottingham read the
petition, "We the undersigned, residents of Avon, would like to
petition the Avon Town Council to communicate to the Eagle County
School Board promptly the following matters; 1) that Avon wants to
be included in a long term master plan that guarantees the
stability in our community by providing consistency in the
education of our residents and 2) that we are adamantly opposed to
any boundary changes in that they would adversely affect the
stability of our community and the consistency of our children's
education".
Councilor Nottingham added her children have been moved by the
Eagle County School District three times while living in the same
home.
Mayor Reynolds announced this will be brought up later in the
Agenda for Council action.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 93-4, Series of 1993, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WILDRIDGE SPA PLAN BY AMENDING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 5, WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION FROM A SIX
UNIT MULTIFAMILY USE TO TWO DUPLEX LOTS.
Mr. Tom Allender informed this is second reading with two
amendments from first reading. First addition is, "Whereas, the
project received design review approval before the adoption of
Resolution No. 91-17". And, the second addition is, "it is the
condition of such amendment that the project proposed for said lot
be completed no later than two years from the effective date of
this ordinance." With these two additions, the ordinance presented
is ready for adoption.
Mayor Reynolds opened the meeting for public input. Hearing none,
Mayor Reynolds closed that portion of the meeting.
There being no further comments, Mayor Reynolds called for a
motion.
Councilor Hines motioned approval of Ordinance No. 93-4, Series
of 1993 on second reading. Councilor Roof seconded the motion.
With no further discussion, Mayor Reynolds entertained a roll
call.
Those voting aye were Councilors Celeste C. Nottingham, Jim Roof,
Tom Hines, Jerry Davis, Jack Fawcett, John Hazard. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Resolution No. 93-17, Series of 1993, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF FOXX 4 SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BLOCK
5, REPLAT NO. 2, WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF
EAGLE, COLORADO
Mr. Allender informed Resolution No. 93-17 is subsequent to
Ordinance No. 93-4. A copy of the plat is on the wall for
review. And, staff has reviewed and recommends approval.
Councilor Fawcett motioned to approve Resolution No. 93-17,
Series of 1993. Councilor Hines seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
First item under Unfinished Business was discussion on the
Nottingham Lake Sedimentation Pond Design / Storage Tank / Pump
Station Wildridge Fire Station.
Mr. Wood informed, with regards to the sedimentation pond, the
Avon Metro District,(AMD) will bid construction and the Town has a
budget for landscaping. Bids have been advertised; bid opening on
Monday; and plan to award contract next Wednesday at the AMD
meeting.
The Wildridge water improvements include a pump station on the
fire station site. A site plan is on the wall to review how it
fits into the hillside and ties in with the playground that is
proposed on that area. Anticipated schedule; advertise for bids
next week, opening of bids in mid-May, and award contract
latter-May with anticipated construction start of June 1st and
completion in July. The full project, including Mountain Star
pump station, is anticipated to be complete in November.
Next item under Unfinished Business was the Wildwood Townhomes /
Hiring of Remedial Engineering Firm.
Mr. Bill James reminded the Wildwood Townhomes is a project the
Town built and sold for affordable housing to seventeen owners.
And, through the process, a conclusion has finally been reached
with the punchlist. There are still discrepancies between the
Town, Colorado First contractor, and Mark Donaldson architect.
Staff recommends hiring an independent firm to review and prove
liability; who is responsible for completion of disputed items.
Proposal is in Council's packet. An example of a disputed item;
the concrete is buckling next to the entry doors of practically
every unit and neither the contractor or the architect is taking
responsibility for this item.
Councilor Nottingham questioned arbitration.
Councilor Fawcett questioned charging the parties involved.
Mayor Remolds informed we are holding $5,000 from the Contractor
and nothing from the Architect.
Attorney Dunn stated ideally of course you want to get an
agreement from everybody to see through arbitration with this firm
and share the expense.
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Council's consensus was to hire the firm, bring them up to take a
look at the project, and report back to Council with an estimate
of how much it will cost, after notifying the contractor and the
architect of the Town's intentions.
First item added to the Agenda under New Business was the request
from Allan Nottingham for Council to send a letter to the School
District in support of the petition from Avon residents.
Mayor Reynolds questioned if council wanted to take any action
regarding this petition.
Council's consensus was agreement with the concerns voiced in the
petition received from the Avon citizens.
Councilor Nottingham motioned we send a letter to the Eagle County
School District, the Superintendent and Board, communicating some
of the concerns we heard hear tonight regarding the stability of
the school system and the affect on our community. Councilor
Hazard seconded the motion.
Councilor Roof recommended copies of the letter be sent to the
local newspapers so that the community is aware of Council's
action.
The motion carried unanimously.
Next item under New Business was the Greyhound Bus Agency.
Mr. James informed that Greyhound currently serves the area by
stopping at the Vail Transportation Center. Greyhound has
approached the Town of Avon to assist with stopping in Avon. Six
busses are scheduled daily; using the Avon Center turnaround.
Greyhound has asked the Town to sell tickets, which the Town would
received 12.5% of ticket sales from this area (approximately
$15,00-$18,000 yearly). It is feasible, from Town staff
perspective, if Council is interested in pursuing. Greyhound
brought a bus in last week on a trial run. Half of the shelter
area would need to be enclosed.
Councilor Roof questioned moving operation from Vail to Avon; no
longer a stop in Vail. Mr. James confirmed. Councilor Roof
questioned if Avon doesn't agree to moving from Vail to Avon is
Greyhound still going to stop in Vail. Mr. James confirmed.
Councilor Fawcett questioned reason for leaving Vail. Mr. James
responded Greyhound states they are having difficulty with
staffing.
Councilor Hines questioned staffing in Vail versus Avon. Mr.
James informed in Vail, Greyhound hires staff; in Avon we would
not need additional staff as this could be handle through the
Transportation Department in the Avon Center.
Councilor Davis suggested discussing. with our neighbor, Vail, and
questioned why Greyhound can't stop in both places.
Council's consensus was to table this matter and discuss further
with Vail.
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Next item on the Agenda was the Mayor's Report.
Mayor Reynolds informed he attended the CAST business meeting held
in Denver. Main conversations were Amendment 1 and the Pope's
visit in August.
First item added to the Agenda under Other Business was Jerry
Davis's resignation.
Councilor Davis motioned to direct the Town Clerk to advertise for
a vacancy on the Town Council to be filled by the first meeting in
May. The motion was seconded by Councilor Fawcett.
Councilor Davis informed he is resigning his position on the Avon
Town Council effective the first meeting in May.
Mayor Reynolds stated Councilor Davis will be missed and that he
has done alot for this community.
The motion carried with Councilor Hines opposing.
Next item added to the Agenda under Other Business was an
Executive summary on the Community Center.
Mr. James informed that Staff has completed the Executive summary
on the Community Center and this will be taken "on the road".
There are are total of nine organizations, including Vail Council,
Vail Recreation District, Beaver Creek Metro, Beaver Creek Resort
Company, Eagle-Vail Metro District, Arrowhead Metro District,
Berry Creek, Eagle County School Board, and Western Eagle County
Recreation District, which we will present our Community Center to
and discuss their interest of financial participation. Lucy
Garrity from BBC will also attend these meetings. Meetings are
scheduled through May and feed back will be presented to Council
in June.
Next item added to the Agenda under Other Business was the
Recycling Center.
Mr. James mentioned that Mr. Mauri Nottingham would like Council
to consider including in the Public Works Facility a recycling
center. A lease agreement would possibly be needed with Eagle
County for the space. Mr. Nottingham requested approximately
6,000 sq.ft. building and 6,000 sq.ft. outside for storage of
trucks, etc.
Council's consensus was for Mr. James to look into this further.
The Financial Matters were next presented to Council.
Councilor Fawcett requested, on a regular basis, approximately 15
minutes during the Worksession to discuss miscellaneous items,
such as financial questions.
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Councilor Hines motioned to receive items #1 through #8 and
approve items #9 through #10. The,motion was seconded by
Councilor Nottingham and-was unanimously carried.
Next presented to Council were the Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilor Hines motioned approval of the'March 23, 1993 Regular
Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Roof and the motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor
Reynolds called for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Hines moved to
adjourn: The motion was seconded by Councilor- Nottingham. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Reynolds at'9:231im.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty, Ne hart, Town Clerk,
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