TC Minutes 09-10-2019AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Avon
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO COLORADO
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith Hymes called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Council members
present were Amy Phillips, Jennie Fancher, Scott Prince, Tamra Underwood, Chico Thuon, and Jake Wolf.
Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Town Attorney Paul Wisor, Police Sergeant Tyler Churches,
Public Works Director Gary Padilla, Mobility Director Eva Wilson, Deputy Town Manager Preston Neill, and
Town Clerk Brenda Torres.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Start time: 00:28 Part One
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips moved to amend the agenda to add Agenda Item 8, Executive Session pursuant to
Section 24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S., to determine positions relative to certain matters that may be subject to
negotiations. Eric Heil asked to give an update on the 351 Benchmark Building. Councilor Fancher seconded
the motion and the motion carried on a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted no.
DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
No conflicts of interest related to agenda were disclosed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. PRESENTATION: AVON CONVENTION CENTER (MICHAEL CACIOPPO, AVON RESIDENT)
Start time: 04:40 Part One
Michael Cacioppo, Avon resident, presented an idea for a convention center in Avon. The majority of
Council agreed that the Town should pursue a feasibility study for a convention center in Avon, subject
to Council's ultimate direction during the CIP Budget work session.
5.2. WORK SESSION: CAPITAL PROJECTS LONG-RANGE PLAN DISCUSSION
(FINANCE DIRECTOR SCOTT WRIGHT AND TOWN ENGINEER JUSTIN HILDRETH)
Start time: 37:00 Part One
Town Manager Eric Heil presented the Long -Range Capital Improvements Projects Plan, including
available revenues, CIP Plan policies, proposed projects and options for Council consideration. Council
direction was given on the various projects presented.
5.4. PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING ORDINANCE 19-06 ADDING COMMUNITY HOUSING ASA USE BY RIGHT TO THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT (IC) ZONE DISTRICT (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER)
Start time: 02:25 Part Two
Council discussed the proposed ordinance. Mayor Smith Hymes opened the public hearing and Lenny
Ammaturo and Ruth Borne commented on the proposed ordinance. Councilor Wolf moved to approve
first reading of Ordinance 19-06, thereby amending Sections 7.08, 7.20.080, and Table 7.20-13 of the
Avon Municipal Code to permit Community Housing as a use by right in the Light Industrial and
Commercial Employment Zone District. Councilor Fancher seconded the motion. A few clarifications
were made. Councilor Wolf accepted the clarification from Councilor Fancher to change 'Shall' to 'May'
in the Additional Water Rights Dedication and the clarification of '4 ADU per acre, not less than 4 ADU
per lot' made by Mayor Smith Hymes. Councilor Fancher seconded that motion.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Avon
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Councilor Prince made another clarification for the Water Rights, leaving the additional water rights
dedication to be required in Town Council's sole discretion. Councilor Wolf accepted it into his motion
and Councilor Fancher, as the seconder of the motion, also accepted this last clarification. The motion
passed unanimously.
5.3. PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING ORDINANCE 19-05 INCREASING PRIMARY RESIDENCE RETT EXEMPTION
(TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
Start time: 21:40 Part Two
Council gave direction on various elements of the ordinance. Councilor Underwood moved to continue
the Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance 19-05 to the October 10, 2019 Council meeting.
Councilor Prince seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6 to 0. Councilor Fancher was
out of the room.
5.7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 27, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
(DEPUTY TOWN MANAGER PRESTON NEILL)
Start time: 01:15:08 Part Two
Councilor Underwood moved to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2019 Council meeting. Mayor
Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted
no and Councilor Fancher was out of the room.
5.6. APPROVAL OF FEE AGREEMENT WITH KARP NEU HANLON (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
Start time: 01:15:28 Part Two
Councilor Underwood moved to approve the Engagement Agreement with Karp New Hanlon for the
limited purpose of providing legal review of the pending East West Partners development application.
Councilor Wolf seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
5.5. FIRST READING ORDINANCE 19-07 ENACTING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS
(DEPUTY TOWN MANAGER PRESTON NEILL)
Start time: 01:17:09 Part Two
Councilor Wolf moved to continue First Reading of Ordinance 19-07 to the September 24, 2019 Council
meeting. Councilor Underwood seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
6. WRITTEN REPORTS
6.4. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PLAN (MOBILITY DIRECTOR EVA WILSON)
6.5. 2020 CENSUS UPDATE (DEPUTY TOWN MANAGER PRESTON NEILL)
6.6. ABSTRACT FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT
PIELSTICKER)
6.7. UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY AUGUST 22, 2019 MEETING SUMMARY (MAYOR SMITH HYMES)
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO COLORADO
7. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Start time: 01:18:06 Part Two
Councilor Thuon asked for staff to explore the viability of allowing ice skating on Nottingham Lake.
Councilor Wolf asked for staff to look at the viability of adding recycling containers for batteries and
light bulbs at the Avon Recycling Center.
Eric Heil gave an update on the status of the 351 Benchmark Building.
Eric Heil gave an update on the Community Picnic scheduled for September 19, 2019 in Nottingham
Park.
8. ADDED: EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-6-402(4)(E), C.R.S., TO DETERMINE POSITIONS RELATIVE TO
CERTAIN MATTERS THAT MAYBE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS
An Executive Session did not take place.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Smith Hymes adjourned the Regular meeting. The
time was 9:37 p.m.
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to
include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting
are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk's office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at
www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Sarah Smith Hymes
Amy Phillips
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