TC Minutes 01-26-1993i
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JANUARY 26, 1993 - 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Avon 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 Albert Reynolds at
7:35p.m. A roll call was taken with Councilors Jerry Davis, Tom
Hines, and Jim Roof present. Councilor Nottingham arrived
7:40p.m. Councilors Jack Fawcett and John Hazard were absent.
Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill
James, Director of Municipal Services Larry Brooks, Director of
Engineering Norm Wood, Director of Community Development Rick
Pylman, Planner Tom Allender, Police Chief Art Dalton, Fire Chief
Charlie Moore, Town Clerk Patty Neyhart, as well as members of the
press and public.
First item under Citizen Input was Ms. Danielle Satsky with
Congressional Youth / Closeup Program.
Ms. Satsky thanked Council for the contribution allowing her to
attend the National Young Leaders Conference this past October in
Washington DC. Ms. Satsky noted highlights of her trip which
included a mock congress and tours of the city.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 92-21, Series of 1992, AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE WILDWOOD PUD;
ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND IT'S CONTENT AND ESTABLISHING
DETAILS RELATING THERETO
Attorney Dunn informed there is an insufficient amount of
councilmembers present to act on an Ordinance and advised tabling
the Ordinance. The Charter requires a majority vote of the entire
Council. And, with two councilmembers absent and one having a
conflict of interest that leaves less than the required four
votes. There are enough councilmembers to table the Ordinance.
Mayor Reynolds called for a motion.
Councilor Hines motioned to table Ordinance No. 92-21, Series of
1992. Councilor Roof seconded the motion.
With no further discussion, Mayor Reynolds entertained a roll
call. Those Councilors voting aye were Jerry Davis, Tom Hines,
Celeste Nottingham, and Jim Roof. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Reynolds announced Ordinance No. 92-21 will be tabled until
next regular council meeting.
Resolution No. 92-41, Series of 1992, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MOUNTAIN STAR SUBDIVISION, A REPLAT AND
RESUBDIVISION OF REPLAT NUMBER 1 OF THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
WILDWOOD, TOWN OF AVON, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 337, PAGE 364, IN
EAGLE COUNTY COLORADO
Mayor Reynolds informed that this Resolution, being related to the
previous Ordinance, should be tabled also.
Councilor Davis motioned to table Resolution No. 92-41, Series of
1992 until the next regular council meeting. Councilor Roof
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 93-7, Series of 1993, A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE
1993 TOWN OF AVON BUDGET
Mr. Bill James stated the Town has a 5% franchise fee that is
charged on local cable bills. The Town of Avon gets 3% and the
remaining 2% does to Channel #23 for public access TV. In 1991,
Channel #23 did not remit an invoice for the 2% reimbursement or
$8,222.25.
Councilor Davis motioned to adopt Resolution No. 93-7, Series of
1993. Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
First item under Unfinished Business was Phone Service in
Wildridge.
Mr. Bill James reminded Council of discussions regarding
Wildridge, Block 4 where there are approximately 45 sites that do
not have phone service. Mr. James informed an estimate, for
phone service installation, was received from the phone company
for $138,000. Mr. James and Mayor Reynolds will meet with the
phone company, while in Denver, to further negotiate and report
progress at next council meeting.
Next item under Unfinished Business was Transit Funding / FTA
Grant Update.
Mr. Larry Brooks informed this year the Town of Avon received a
grant from the Federal Transportation Authority for a little over
one million dollars to be used to purchase six busses. As part of
the grant procedure, the Town of Avon is working on completing the
application for those funds. This application should be completed
by the end of February and taken to the FTA offices in March.
Once FTA approves the application, bids will be received. The
bids will then be submitted for approval of FTA; once bids are
approved busses may be purchased; hopefully by end of the year.
The Transportation Development Plan needs to be completed and
submitted with the application.
Mr. Brooks outlined the public bid process.
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Next item under Unfinished Business was the 1993 Transit
Development Update.
Mr. Brooks informed in 1990, when Eagle County was operating the
bus system, Eagle County submitted the Transportation Development
Plan for fiscal years 1991-1995. This update reflects changes
from original TDP. Those changes are: institutional structure /
the Town of Avon is now operating the system; updates on service
and area characteristics; and financial plan / reflecting the need
for equipment, facilities, and federal assistance. This update is
necessary in order to substantiate grant eligibility with the CDOT
and FTA. Mr. Brooks requested Council receive this amendment.
Councilor Nottingham motioned to receive the Town of Avon's 1993
Transit Development Plan Update. Councilor Hines seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Next item under Unfinished Business was the Streetlight at Highway
6 and Stonebridge Drive
Mr. Norm Wood reminded that a request was received for
installation of a streetlight at the corner of Highway 6 and
Stonebridge Drive. That request was forwarded to the Highway
Department. The Highway Department's response was that since this
is in the town limits, this is the responsibility of the Town of
Avon. Holy Cross Electric Association has offered three estimates
for three different locations. Staff recommends alternate A, 400
watt, being on the southside of the highway, at a cost of not more
than $3,000. Winter versus summer construction is a difference of
approximately $500.00. Cost of electricity is estimated at $15.00
monthly, which will be the Town's responsibility.
Mr. James informed a budget amendment will be presented at next
council meeting.
Councilor Nottingham motioned approval of the installation of a
streetlight by Holy Cross Electric Association on the southside of
Highway 6 and Stonebridge Drive at a cost of not more than $3,000.
Councilor Hines seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
First item under New Business was the Traffic Count Review.
Mr. Wood informed new traffic counts were performed by Felsburg,
Holt and Ullevig on December 21, 1992. These traffic counts were
made at the westbound ramp of I-70 and Avon Road and the
intersection of Benchmark Road and Avon Road. Traffic signals
have been requested for these two locations and the counts far
exceed the warrants for traffic signals. These counts are part of
the criteria for evaluating whether to install signals or not.
These counts have been sent to the Colorado Department of
Transportation along with the request that they not do a
verification count between April 15th and May 31st. This field
work, amounting to $1655, will be paid for by the Town of Avon.
Mr. James requested a traffic count at the eastbound ramp of I-70
and Avon Road. Mr. Wood stated this is scheduled in March.
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Next item under New Business was the Railroad Crossing (West
Beaver Creek Blvd.).
Mr. James informed the 1993 budget contains $6,500 for
improvements at the railroad crossing on West Beaver Creek Blvd.
These improvements include curb, gutter, and a bus stop, making
this a true cul-de-sac. Mr. James stated if council agrees,
Staff will start getting base maps and planning the beautification
of this area.
Discussions centered on the possibilities of this area ever being
opened. Feasibility studies show this to be highly unlikely due
to the number of residential units that would need to be displaced
for a separated grade crossing: And, the railroad company has not
approved an on grade crossing in the last twenty years. Future
options for another separated grade crossing may be at the west
end of the trailer park, further down the river. A pedestrian
bridge was estimated to be too costly at 1/2 million dollars.
Traffic and fire safety issues were discussed for July 4th. Mr.
James will discuss safety plans for July 4th with Staff.
Next item under New Business was the Wildridge Pocket Park.
Mr. James informed that $50,000 is budgeted in 1993 for a pocket
park in Wildridge. A site (next to the fire station) has been
selected and Council needs to confirm the selection. If Council
agrees with the site, base maps will be prepared and planning will
begin. Kedrowski's site would cost more than the $50,000 to
develop mainly due to necessary fill and top soil. Mr. Reynolds
questioned possibility of using volunteers. Mr. Brooks noted
volunteers may be a possibility and needs base maps completed to
confirm. Mr. Brooks added this basic park will include a scaled
down version of the playground unit that is in Nottingham Park.
Council's consensus was for Staff to proceed.
Mr. James interjected that during a discussion at the
worksession, council wished to sponsor a balloon for Avon / Beaver
Creek Resort Association's balloon festival to be held July, 1993.
Council's consensus was to sponsor a balloon for $900.
Next on the Agenda was the Mayor Report.
Mayor Reynolds expressed satisfaction of the Legislative Tour held
this past weekend.
Mayor Reynolds announced that the Avon Arts Council has bestowed
the Citizen of the Year Award to Danny Williams. Mr. Williams
will have a bronze bust cast in his honor.
The Financial Matters were next presented to Council.
Councilor Nottingham expressed appreciation for inclusion of the
building permits activity from 1989-1992.
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Councilor Nottingham moved-to receive items #1 thru #7 and approve
items #8 thru #9. The'motion was seconded by Councilor Hines and
was unanimously carried..
Next.presented to Council were the Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilor.Hines motioned approval of the January 12 , 1993 Regular
Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Nottingham and the motion carried unanimously.
There being no~further business to come before Council, Mayor
Reynolds called for -a motion to adjourn. Councilor Hines moved to
adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilor Nottingham. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor-Reynolds at 8:48pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty Neyh rt, own Clerk
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