TC Minutes 11-09-1993# 0
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD NOVEMBER 9, 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
7:30PM. A roll call was taken with Councilors Jack Fawcett, John
Hazard, Tom Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham, Jim Roof, and Judy
Yoder present. Also present were Town Manager Bill James, Town
Attorney John Dunn, Director of Community Development Steve
Amsbaugh, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Director of Municipal Services
Larry Brooks, Transportation Director Harry Taylor, Fire Chief
Charlie Moore, Police Chief Art Dalton, Town Clerk Patty Neyhart,
as well as members of the press and public.
First item added to the Agenda under Citizen Input was the Vail
Valley Marketing Board.
Mr. Tom Britz, chairman of the Vail Valley Marketing Board
(VVMB), informed that Beaver Creek Resort should have a decision
within thirty days whether they will be contributing to the VVMB.
Mr. Britz felt the pressure is on, especially in light of the
tourism tax being defeated. Mr. Britz suggested that the Town of
Avon agree to contribute, contingent on Beaver Creek Resort's
cooperation, as the VVMB would like to see the Town of Avon
cooperating with everybody.
Ms. Nancy Rehder, owner of Linen Kist, informed she has been in
business four years in Avon. Ms. Rehder felt we need to pool our
money on this as a valley wide project and that Beaver Creek will
kick in. Ms. Rehder stated she does not want this to be one-sided
as the business owners; its got to be funded through the
government.
Mr. Jan Strauch, owner of Overland & Express Travel, stated this
is more critical because of the tax defeat of the tourism issue
that the Town of Vail, Beaver Creek Resort, and the Town of Avon,
and hopefully other entities in the community, pick up the slack
and continue to develop and bring tourism to this valley. Mr.
Strauch added it is important to all of us and he hopes the VVMB
has the Town of Avon's support. Mr. Strauch noted he is running
for Vail councilman and hopes to work with Avon to make sure we
run this community together, rather then try to run it with our
own selfish interest.
Mr. Bob Dillon, representing Christie Lodge, felt the VVMB's
efforts are starting to pay off for the Christie Lodge by
addressing and marketing the summer months. Christie Lodge
enjoyed a remarkable summer. And, Mr. Dillon offered the credit
to VVMB for a large portion of the summer increase.
Ms. Carol Frangos, public relations for the VVMB, distributed
press kits to Council and added that it is a valley wide message.
Ms. Frangos hopes this valley wide message may continue.
Ms. Caroline Tremblay, registered voter in the Town of Avon,
supports the VVMB continuing to receive their contribution from
the Town of Avon.
Ms. Tremblay felt what is good for business in Vail and'Beaver.
Creek supports those who do business in Avon. Ms. Tremblay felt
Avon does receive it's fair representation as a destination on its
own in the VVMB's material. Ms. Tremblay, stated the spends alot
of her effort in volunteer time with the VVMB going through the
editorial content making sure the word Avon is included. Ms.
Tremblay noted the amount of money the Town of Avon spends on
marketing is very important and felt the town would not get as
much bane for their buck spent separately as they could
cooperatively with the other entities through out the valley.
Mr. Richard Gaz, representing Slifer Designs, echoed that he
supports the VVMB and would like to see the input of the Town'of
Avon.
Ms. Kathryn Haber, representing the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens,
stated the Town of Avon benefits from the point effort of the VVMB
in that we can communicate to the outside world that the valley as
a whole is a beautiful place to come and visit. In fact many of
the visitors of the Gardens stay at hotels in the Avon area. Ms.
Haber hopes the Town of Avon will seriously consider continuing.
the cooperative effort of many of the non-profit organizations in
the valley.
Mr. Ken Redding, resident of the valley for 20 years and in
business for 16 years, stated he has seen the summer programs grow
from the original meet the mountain programs back in the -
mid-seventies to what we have-now. Mr. Redding felt there is no
question of what is going on around here in the summertime
marketing programs, etc. Mr. Redding stated the-Town of Avon
should definitely consider continuing on as an entity in the VVMB.
Mr. Frank Johnson, president of-the Tourism & Convention Bureau,
stated the Tourism Bureau represents businesses in Vail,'Avon,,and.
Beaver Creek. Mr. Johnson added that up until last week the
Tourism Bureau was pretty fortunate. There,was a tremendous
effort, kind of at the umbrella level by the State of Colorado'to
get people to come to Colorado, summer and winter. Underneath
this umbrella, we were fortunate to have a valley wide focused
effort in advertising and marketing. We do not have the $13
million out there anymore and the competition does. Our job, as
communities in the Vail Valley, is more important and our role as
an economic development entity, our economy being largely tourism
fueled, becomes more vital than ever before. Mr. Johnson thanked
the Town of Avon for past participation and encouraged continued'
support.
With.no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Reynolds thanked everyone
for their comments and added their comments will be taken into
consideration during the budget process.
Resolution No. 93-37, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR A
RESUBDIVISION FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 1, WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION TOWN.OF
AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO.
Mr. Steve Amsbaugh reminded, that at.Council's last meeting of
October 26th, Staff presented a final plat for a townhouse -
development on Lot 6, Block 1, Wildridge. At that meeting, the
item was tabled. Staff was directed to receive and review a
response to a letter that was sent to the applicant on September
1st requesting he cease and desist in the rental of.individual
bedrooms.
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The applicant, present this evening, has responded to the
requests. Staff has reviewed. The essence is no more individual
bedroom leases will occur and one lease per unit, which is
consistent with the Town's zoning code. The lease concept, the
applicant has entertained, is consistent with the zoning code
definition for family. Staff recommends approval of the
Resolution.
Councilor Fawcett questioned the name of the townhomes. Mr.
Karzen stated the original one, across the street, is named
Cliffrose and this one is named Sunflower. There is no Fireridge.
Councilor Nottingham asked it there were any of the old leases,
remaining or is everybody on this type of lease. Mr. Karzen
stated everybody is on this form of lease.
Councilor Hines motioned to adopt Resolution No. 93-37.
Councilor Roof seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 93-39, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
FINAL PLAT FOR MOUNTAIN STAR, A RESUBDIVISION OF REPLAT NUMBER 1
OF THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT, WILDWOOD SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH RANGE 82 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF AVON,
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Mr. Amsbaugh stated this Resolution is to amend the final plat
for Mountain Star Subdivision. There are several minor revisions
to this subdivision final plat. Staff has reviewed all requested
amendments and find them to be consistent with the subdivision
regulations. In addition, many of these amendments have to do
with relocation of easements and utility tracts There-are a few
larder elements to this amendment; these were explained with the
assistance of maps. Lot 72 would be split to create two 5=acre
lots, now named lot 72 and 76. Two existing lots 82 and 83.would
be.combined into one lot 83, approximately 8 1/2 acres in-size.
This amendment results in a total of 88 lots which is.consistent -
with the previous approval. This will create no'net change In the
platted area or open space areas on this plat: Staff-recommends
approval subject to three conditions as outlined in the
Resolution.
Councilor Nottingham stated she needs to abstain from any action
on this Resolution due to conflict of interest.
Councilor Hines motioned to adopt Resolution No. 93-39 with the
appropriate provisions provided 1, 2, and 3'. 1, the review of
executed plat by staff. 2, the approval of technical corrections
by staff. 3; the addition of adequate easements for the proposed
detention pond on Tract F and related drainage revisions.
Councilor Yoder seconded the motion and the motion carried with
Councilor Nottingham abstaining.
First item under Unfinished-Business was the Public Works Facility
/ Lease Agreement.
Mayor Reynolds stated,this.was discussed at the.previous-
worksession and the lease.has been put on hold.
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The Financial Matters were next presented to Council.
Councilor Hines motioned to receive items #1 through #7 and
approve items #8 through #9. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Roof and carried unanimously.
Next presented to Council were the Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilor Hines motioned approval of the October 26, 1993 Regular
Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Yoder seconded
the motion 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 Fawcett. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Reynolds at 7:57pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty Ne hart Town Clerk
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