TC Minutes 07-12-2005MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JULY 12, 2005
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes
and Tamra Underwood. Also present were Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town Attorney John
Dunn, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Finance Director Scott Wright, Police Chief Jeff Layman,
Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works / Transit Director Bob Reed, and Recreation Director
Meryl Jacobs, as well as members, of the press and public.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Wolfe noted that the Capital Project 5 Year Plan would be discussed under Unfinished
Business.
Disclosure of Potential of Conflict of-Interest
The Council would not hear any matters that were considered quasi judicial in nature and
therefore no disclosures were made.
Resolutions
Scott Wright, Finance Director, presented Resolution No. 05-27, Series of 2005, Resolution
adopting revisions to the Town's Investment Policy. He noted that the Town's investment
advisors, MBIA Asset Management Group, recommended a few minor housekeeping type
changes to the Town's investment policy. Discussion ensued about who serves on the "Finance
Committee"; changes were recommended. Mayor Pro Tern Underwood moved to approve
Resolution No. 05-27, Series of 2005, Resolution adopting revisions to the Town's Investment
Policy with changes to #3 of the document, to include "the Town Council shall act as the
Finance Committee" and include "will meet" (instead of shall meet). Councilor Phillips seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
Citizen Input
Caroline Bradford, Eagle County Watershed Council, thanked Council for Avon's support of the
two clean-up events sponsored by them, i.e. highway clean up and river clean up (September
18th) with the BBQ to be held at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion. The document on the Eagle River
Assessment will be distributed in the very.near future.
Resolutions (continued)
Town Engineer Norm Wood presented Resolution No. 05-28, Series of 2005, Resolution
approving the Final Plat, A Resubdivision of Lot 16, Block 1, Filing 1, EagleBend Subdivision,
Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Owners of Lot 16, Block 1, Filing 1, EagleBend
Subdivision submitted a Final Plat to resubdivide Lot 16, as a duplex subdivision of a developed
lot, creating duplex lots 16A and 16B. Council Sipes moved to approve Resolution No. 05-28,
Series of 2005, Resolution approving the Final Plat, A Resubdivision of Lot 16, Block 1, Filing 1,
EagleBend Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Councilor Phillips seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
Ordinances
Town Attorney John Dunn presented Ordinance No. 05-08, Series of 2005, First Reading, An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.08, Municipal Code of the Town Of Avon, Relating to the
Definition of "Lodge" and "Dwelling" and Amending the Wildridge Planned Unit Development.
He noted that as a result of public complaints at an earlier meeting, this legislation was drafted
to address some of the concerns expressed about short-term rentals. He explained that the
Town's nuisance ordinance is complete and should help address the problems at this location,
such as noise and loudspeaker issues. Ordinance No. 05-08 addresses zoning in Wildridge
and provides changes to the definition of "lodge", which should help clarify the ambiguity that
exists with the Wildridge plat. He recommended that the P&Z review this legislation at its
August 2nd meeting, since it is a zoning amendment. The Ordinance would then be back before
the Council for second reading at its August 9t' meeting. There was further discussion on some
definitions, i.e. the use of the word "intended" and "guest". Dunn recommended that rather than
continue to debate this draft, he would prefer that P&Z Commission review the matter & make
their recommendations. He did note that he met with Police Chief Jeff Layman to discuss the
problems and how the nuisance ordinance might impact this situation. It is hoped that this
situation would be resolved prior to next ski season. Councilor Sipes moved to approved
Ordinance No. 05-08, Series of 2005, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.08,
Municipal Code of the Town Of Avon, Relating to the Definition of "Lodge" and "Dwelling" and
Amending the Wildridge Planned Unit Development, with the stipulation that this matter be
referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission at their next public meeting (that is noticed
properly). Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call
vote.
New Business
Asst. Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt presented information regarding the appointments to the
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. She mentioned the following people as applicants to
this Committee: Jeanette Hix, Dominic Mauriello, Jay Halburnt, Kim Nottingham and Karen
Nagle. Discussion ensued about the fact that Karen Nagle did not own property in Avon;
Council supported her request to serve on the Board and asked that the resolution be revised to
accommodate such application. Councilor Ferraro moved to approve the appointments of the
above-mentioned people to Avon's Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, specifying that an
exception would be made this one time only to appoint someone who does not own property in
Avon. Council Sipes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. An update was provided
regarding the archeological assessment grant submitted for the waterwheel.
Unfinished Business
Town Engineer_ Norm Wood presented a revised Capital Project Fund 5-Year Plan. He
reviewed some of the revisions as follows:
Recreation Center Improvements moved to 2011 & beyond
■ Eagle River Recreation Enhancement numbers have been revised to reflect revised
design and construction schedules
■ Combined visitor centers into single project
■ Moved bike path from Avon Road Roundabout 1 to Swift Gulch and removal of 1-70 sign
to demo and construction in 2006
Removed Wildridge Pocket Park in Block 3 and 4
■ Include Wildridge Pocket Park in Block 5 to 2008
■ Projected revenues from parking in lieu fees
■ And other miscellaneous revisions and reorganization of projects and descriptions
Some comments were made on the 3-13 Zoning & Retail Plan; it was noted that it would be more
suitable to complete this plan earlier than the scheduled 2011. Staff was directed to include the
next date for updating the Avon Comprehensive plan (5 years out). Staff was also directed to
include a study for Avon, in conjunction with the County's next update, on the status of its
housing. Staff was asked to refine the real estate transfer revenues to reflect future projections
on development.
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Town Manager Report
The Town Manager reported on the following items:
■ A tour of the crushing site has been requested of Traer Creek to review the activities on
the site with that of the permit.
■ Contact has also been made with Dick Scheurer regarding the request made to Traer
Creek. He has been asked to follow up directly with Darlene Sisneros, legal counsel for
Traer Creek Metro District & the Village Metro District.
■ He thanked all those who worked over the July 4"' holiday weekend to make the
fireworks celebration a success.
Town Attorney Report
Town Attorney reported on the new owners of Lot 61, as Fairfield Resorts. He noted that he
had been contact by an attorney out of Denver who represents the lender regarding the Gates
project.
Mayor Report
Mayor Ron Wolfe noted that Design Workshop consultants have been meeting with community
stakeholders related to the Main Street Design Proposal. A public meeting would be held on
Friday, July 15~h to discuss the status of the group's work during the week.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda below. Councilor McDevitt moved to
adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Ferraro seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from June 28, 2005 Regular Council Meeting and Liquor Board Meeting
b. Electrical Services "Award - Avon Road Parking Lot (Norm Wood, Town Engineer) Contract for
construction of parking lot lighting ,
c. 2005 Avon Street Improvements - Change Order No. 6 (Norm Wood, Town Engineer) Revisions
to street improvements related to Wildridge construction on Old Trail Road
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
APPROVED:
Debbie Buckley
Kristi Ferraro
Mac McDevitt
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwoo
Ron Wolfe
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