TC Minutes 02-22-2000a
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2000
A regular meeting 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 Judy Yoder at 5:31 PM. A roll call was taken
with Councilors Jim Benson, Debbie Buckley, Rick Cuny, Mac McDevitt, Buz Reynolds,
and Mayor Protem Bob McIlveen present. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting,
Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town Clerk Kris
Nash, Director of Community Development Mike Matzko, Finance Director Scott
Wright, Public Works Director Bob Reed, Transportation Director Harry Taylor, Police
Sergeant Greg Williams, Fire Chief Charlie Moore, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Town
Planner Karen Griffith, Executive Assistant Jacquie Halburnt as well as members of the
press and public.
Citizen Input:
Introduction of New Employees.
Sergeant Williams introduced two new police officers; Paul Arnold and Chris Fenick.
Finance Director Wright introduced Terry Rounds, the new Network Analyst.
Community Development Director Matzko introduced his new administrative assistant,
Celia Fenton, and Eric Johnson, the new Community Development Inspector.
Citizen Input:
Census Update.
Town Planner Karen Griffith updated Council on the 2000 Census. The census forms
will be coming out mid-March. She encourages everyone to complete the census and
return them. The census is critical to the Town for funding sources for grants. The
census is still looking for employees.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-02, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Conditionally
Approving a PUD Development Plan (Including Development Standards) for Tract C,
Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision, and Authorizing Execution of a Development
Agreement
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Mayor Yoder stated this is a public hearing.
Community Development Director Matzko stated this ordinance approves a PUD
development plan for Lot C. This lot was zoned PUD in October of 1998. This is a
continuation of that approval process. This development plan is the second to the final
plan prior to a building permit. The last step will be final design review before the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Matzko stated this is a three phase project. I t
will consist of 133 timeshare units, 125 hotel rooms, 20 deed restricted employee housing
units, and 31,850 sq. ft. of leasable commercial space. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on December 21, 1999, and recommend approval.
Council approved this ordinance on first reading on February 8, 2000.
Mr. Tom Obermeyer, architect for OZ Architecture, gave a brief presentation to the
Council. Mr. Obermeyer stated minimal changes have been made since first reading,
changes which primarily had to do with legal issues. He stated retail space will ring the
project on the east and south side. There will be a pedestrian way between the hotel and
timeshare units. Employee housing will be on the north end of the project. There will be
a 374 space underground parking structure. Timeshare units will be near the employee
housing units. The hotel will be on the south end of the project.
.Mr. Obermeyer stated the project will be built in three phases. Phase 1A includes 50
timeshare units, employee housing, parking for 190 automobiles, landscaping, walkway
around the property, and a fountain on the south end. Phase 1B includes 35 timeshare
units, parking spaces, and a three story office building on the south end of the property.
This will anchor the site to the pedestrian mall. Phase 1 C includes the hotel, 48 timeshare
units, and the completion of the pedestrian way between the hotel and timeshare units.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Councilor Benson motioned approval of Ordinance No. 00-02, Series of 2000. Councilor
Buckley seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 00-10, Series of 2000, A Resolution of the Town of Avon, Eagle County,
Colorado, Approving the Service Plan for Mountain Vista Metropolitan District
Mayor Yoder stated this is a public hearing.
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Town Attorney Levin stated this resolution will facilitate changes with regard to the
special districts set up on the Confluence and Tract C properties.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Mayor Protem McIlveen motioned approval of Resolution No. 00-10, Series of 2000.
Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 00-11, Series of 2000, A Resolution Authorizing the Town of Avon to
Enter into a Contract with John H. Laeri, Jr. to Purchase Sherwood Meadows
Condominium Units IA, 1C, 1D, 2B, 2C, 2E, 2F, 3A, 3B, 4B, and 4D, Avon, Colorado
Town Attorney Levin stated this resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute on behalf of
the Town an offer to Mr. Laeri for the purchase of his 11 condominium units at
Sherwood Meadows. The purchase price would be $2,000,000. We expect Mr. Laeri to
accept this offer. The Town will get majority control of the condominium association.
Mr. Levin stated for the record, there will be one amendment to the contract. That
amendment is to the Earnest Money Promissory Note, and it shall be changed to state that
we will pay 0% interest on the $10,000 earnest money, it previously stated we will pay
4%.
Councilor Buckley motioned approval of Resolution No. 00-11, Series of 2000 as
amended. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried with Councilor
Reynolds voting nay.
Town Manager Report:
Town Manager Efting stated he will be in Glenwood Thursday afternoon for City
Managers meeting, and in Eagle County Friday morning for a railroad meeting.
Consent Agenda:
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a.) Approval of the February 8, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Resolution No. 00-12, Series of 2000, A Resolution Establishing a Town
of Avon Committee on Disposition of Forfeited Property
c.) Contract with Harney-Naill, Inc. for Fire Station Remodel
d.) Financial Matters
Councilor Reynolds motioned approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilor Cuny
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Benson motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P/M.
RESPECTFULLY
APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Debbie Buckley
Rick Cuny
Mac McDevitt
Bob McIlveen
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder