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TC Minutes 11-11-1986r • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 11, 1986-7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the 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 Nottingham at 7:43 p.m. A roll call was taken with Clint Watkins, Steve Miller, Sheila Davis, Gloria McRory, Al Connell and Don Buick present. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill James, Director of Engineering/Community Development Norm Wood, Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Larry Brooks, Police Chief Joe Olson, as well as, members of the press and public. The Mayor stated that this was the unfinished business of the out- going Council. The Mayor then offered the financial matters to the Council. Councilman Watkins moved to receive items #1 through V. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller moved approval of the General Fund of Accounts Payable for November 11, 1986. The motion was seconded by Council- woman Davis and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller moved approval of the Reconciliation Sheet of. Accounts Payable for November 11, 1986. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buick and was unanimously carried. The minutes of the October 14, 1986 Council Meeting was next presented to the Council. Councilman Miller moved approval of the October 14th Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell and was unanimously carried. i 9 The minutes of the October 28, 1986 Council Meeting was next presented to the Council. Councilman Miller moved approval of the October 28th Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buick and was unanimously carried. Councilwoman Davis stated that it had been a pleasure working with the various members of the Council, the Town staff, and the Town Attorney, and that she would miss the office of which she was about to retire. Councilman Buick stated that he had enjoyed the last four years. He stated that the town had accomplished a lot in those four years. He stated that he had enjoyed serving with the people on the Council, the management, and the Town staff. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor entertained a motion to adjourn. Councilman Miller moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nottingham at 7:44 p.m. spec ully Submitted: L~ L tricia J. D- e, Town -2- s • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 11, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the New Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado, was held in the Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado, in the Council Chambers. The Town Clerk read the names of the newly elected Councilmembers. They were as follows: Allan Nottingham, Al Connell, Gloria McRory, Emilie Harrison and Jerry Davis. Judge Buck Allen, at that point, swore in the new Councilmembers. Councilman Davis was sworn in later because of his absence. A nomination of a temporary Chairman was next on the agenda. Councilman Connell nominated Allan Nottingham as temporary Chairman, so that a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem could be appointed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and was unanimously carried. The nomination for Mayor was next presented to the Council. Councilman Connell nominated Allan Nottingham as Mayor for the Town of Avon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller. Councilman Miller recommended that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Watkins and was unanimously carried. The Council appointed Allan Nottingham as Mayor for the Town of Avon. The Mayor then opened the nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilwoman Harrison nominated Steve Miller as Mayor Pro-Tem for the Town of Avon. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory. Councilman Watkins nominated Al Connell as Mayor Pro-Tem for the Town of Avon. There being no further nominations, the Mayor recommended the nominations be closed. Councilman Miller so moved, and was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison, and was carried unanimously. The Mayor requested that ballots be handed out so the Councilmembers could vote. After the ballots were gathered and counted, Steve Miller was appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem for the Town of Avon by a 4 to 2 vote. 11-1 The new Councilmembers then recessed at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. 0 The Mayor called for a roll call of the new Council. Members present were: Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller, Clint Watkins, Gloria McRory and Al Connell. Councilman Jerry Davis was absent. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill James, as well as, members of the press and public. The Mayor called for Citizen Input. Shari Wood with Buck Creek Management, approached the Council. She was concerned with the change in the bus route service in Avon. She stated that her concern was at the rendezvous point at Avon Center, and the time factor, where visitors would be dropped off and then have to transfer to another bus to take them.to the ski area. After discussion, she stated that she had some alternatives; 1) changing the rendezvous point to the Wynfield Inn so that there would be more of a chance for visitors being able to board the buses, whereas, at Avon Center, the bus could be full, and then they would have to wait; 2) take one of the three large buses and run it down West Beaver Creek Boulevard, and to have a direct run to the mountain, eventhough it would be forty five minute intervals. She stated that she has a lot of visitors coming into Avon that were told that the bus would take them directly to the base of the ski lift. Councilman Watkins stated that Council, at this point, had not approved the bus routes. Pat Edwards, Property Manager, approached the Council. Mrs. Edwards read a letter from a concerned Avon resident stating the inconvenience it would be of having to transfer buses,with small children,to get to the ski area, and was unhappy about the Town taking an established service away from the local population and taxpayers. Norm Wood stated that the capacity of the small bus was twenty five passengers, the larger buses would hold forty five passengers. He stated that based on last years figures, and including Wynfield Inn this year, it came to a total system demand of 324 riders per hour at an 80% level. He stated that with the Town's buses(3 large Orions) and 3 small buses)it gives a total capacity of 246 riders per hour, which would meet the demand of 36% of the days. He stated that by changing the route with the three larger buses servicing the core area, it breaks down to 83% of the ridership from the core area, and 17% from West Beaver Creek Boulevard and Beaver Creek West. He stated that with the small shuttle bus working the West Beaver Creek Boulevard loop, it would make for twenty minute intervals. -2- i • Councilman Watkins suggested to run the third small bus into West Beaver Creek Boulevard route to cut down the twenty minute wait time during the peak hours. Mr. Wood stated that he was very hesitant about running the small buses up the mountain, because it would shorten the life of those buses. He stated that the buses that were going to Vail would be stopping at the Service Center, Sales Center, and Avon Center. They would not be stopping at the Christie Lodge this year. The Town Manager stated that if the Council wanted to improve the service on West Beaver Creek Boulevard, they would have to put on another bus, and could do so at a cost of approxiamtely $8,400. The Mayor suggested that the buses travel up the mountain in the mornings only. Mr. Wood stated he would suggest moving the buses up the mountain all day, if that were the case. Councilman Miller stated that an alternative was proposed, and suggested to allow the proposal to work, and if the proposal did not satisfy the need, then the Council would address this matter at mid-season, or at the end of the year. The Mayor concurred. Kevin French, resident of Avon, approached the Council. Mr. French was concerned with the way the street striping was done at the intersection of West Beaver Creek Boulevard and Avon Road. He stated that the way the lines were painted, it does not allow the traffic to flow. He stated that there were only two lanes, instead of the three lanes. The Mayor stated it was the best judgement call with the space that the Town had available. The Mayor thanked Mr. French for his comments. First reading of ordinance No. 86-23, Series of 1986, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNED WITH AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON AS IT RELATES TO FEES FOR KEEPING ANY DOG. The Town Manager stated that the change was brought before Council because of the County contracting with a private pound in Minturn. They were changing their fees from $9.00 per day for boarding dogs, to $12.00 per day. He stated that the Avon Municipal Code would have to be revised to reflect that change. Councilman Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 86-23, Series of 1986, amending the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory. -3- Those Councilmembers voting aye were: Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller, Clint Watkins and Al Connell. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolution No. 86-24, Series of 1986, A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COUNCIL BY DONALD BUICK. Councilwoman McRory read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Miller moved approval of Resolution No. 86-24, Series of 1986. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison and was unanimously carried. Resolution No. 86-25, Series of 1986, A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COUNCIL BY SHEILA DAVIS. Councilwoman Harrison read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Miller moved approval of Resolution No. 86-25, Series of 1986. The motion was seconded by Councilman Watkins and was unanimously carried. Resolution No. 86-26, Series of 1986, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF THOSE CITIZENS WHO HAVE SERVED AS JUDGES AND CLERKS AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 1986, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THEIR SERVICES. The Mayor read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Miller moved approval of Resolution No. 86-26, Series of 1986. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison and was unanimously carried. The next item on the agenda was a report on the petition from some of the Avon citizens in regard to some unsightly areas through- out Avon. Mr. Wood reviewed the work and the cleanup of the various projects in the Town. Mr. Wood suggested that some of the cleanup areas should probably wait until spring, and to re-address those areas as the snow melts. The Council agreed. -4- 11 0 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Connell moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nottingham at 9:10 p.m. 'spectf)ully 5ubmi APPROVED: -5- P4tricia J. Doyr),6, Town Cl