TC Minutes 09-26-2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at the Avon Municipal Building, 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 Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes, and Tamra
Nottingham Underwood. Debbie Buckley was absent. Also present were Town Attorney John
Dunn, Town Manager Larry Brooks, Asst. Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt, Town Clerk Patty
McKenny, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Finance Director Scott Wright, Brian Kozak, Police
Chief, Acting Community Development Director Eric Heidemann and Public Works/Transit
Director Bob Reed as well as members of the press and public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA $ DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no potential conflict of interests for this meeting. The following items were added to
the agenda and addressed at this time:
Town Manager Larry Brooks acknowledged Norm Wood, Town Engineer, Bob Reed, Transit
Director, Jeff Schneider, Engineer, Jane Burden, Transit Superintendent, for their efforts on a
grant application submitted last spring to support the construction of Avon's proposed Transit
Center. Brooks proudly announced that the Town of Avon has received a $2,130,488 funds
from Colorado Transit Commission. '
Mayor Wolfe noted that the Town received an accolade from the Colorado Health Organization
for its legislative excellence with the smoking ban legislation, an announcement that was made
at their recent annual meeting held in Vail. He congratulated council members on their courage
to implement this law for the public health benefit of the community.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Wolfe noted that Melissa Thuron was not able to make the meeting to address the Safe
School Ambassador Program at Avon Elementary School - Request for Funds and was
therefore removed from agenda at this time.
Eric Heidemann presented Dan Richardson, with City of Aspen's Canary Initiative, who would
address the environmental design opportunities for the West Town Center project. It was noted
that Steven Speer,Design Workshop, suggested that the Town Council might be interested in
hearing about this topic as it related to the Town Center West plans. Mr. Richardson presented
.information on what Aspen as a city has been doing to become more "green". He spoke about
an implementation plan and an action plan for the town. It was suggested that maybe the Town
review the policies of Eagle County. Some of what the Town of Avon has done to become
,'more green" was noted, i.e. the purchase of wind power & hybrid vehicles.
RESOLUTIONS
Jeff Schneider, Engineer, presented Resolution No. 06-37, Series of 2006, Resolution
Approving and Accepting Public Improvements as having successfully completed the stipulated
warranty Period 'for said improvements installed and constructed in accordance with the
Subdivision Improvements Agreement for the Village at Avon Filing 2. It was noted that this
action would approve and accept the public improvements of Filing 2 which includes Buffalo
Ridge and associated infrastructure. Some of the history was provided; it was noted that the
town was holding $2.4M in bond for the project. Staff would review the vegetation in one year to
determine whether or not re-vegetation would be recommended. Councilor Buckley moved to
approve Resolution No. 06-37 Approving and Accepting Public Improvements as having
successfully completed the stipulated warranty Period for said improvements installed and
constructed in accordance with the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for the Village at
Avon Filing 2. Councilor Sipes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
STAFF UPDATES
Norm Wood, Town Engineer; and Jacquie Halburnt; Asst. Town Manager presented information
on the Space Needs and Potential Options Analysis for Additional Space. Norm reviewed
options for creating additional space to house town employees and recommended building the
modular as the best cost benefit for the Town. After some discussion, the majority of Council
agreed that staff should pursue the modular proposal.
It was noted that the Whitewater Park will likely be completed by the end of the week.
Jeff Schneider, Engineer; presented an update on the Eagle Valley Trail Safety Improvements
at West Beaver Creek Blvd. He explained the status of the trails at this location, the need for
some repairs, and method of payment on the work.
Council requested that staff research what else beside the flag would like appropriate behind &
above the council dais.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the consent agenda.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at
6:30 PM.
RECTFULLY SUBMITTED: "
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Patty (!!K nny, T n C rk
APPROVED:
Debbie Buckley
Ktisti Ferraro
Mac McDevitt
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra' Underwood
Ron Wolfe
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