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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MAY 11, 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 J. Reynolds at
7:45PM. A roll call was taken with Councilors Jack Fawcett, John
Hazard, Tom Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham, and Jim Roof present.
Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill
James, Engineer Norm Wood, Director of Municipal Services Larry
Brooks, Director of Community Development Rick Pylman, Planner Tom
Allender, Police Chief Art Dalton, Superintendent of Recreation
Meryl Jacobs, Town Clerk Patty Neyhart, as well as members of the
press and public.
First item under Citizen Input was the Appointment of a new
Councilmember.
Councilor Fawcett motioned to table the appointment until next
meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Roof and the motion
carried unanimously.
Next item under Citizen Input was Mr. Howard Gardner, member of
the Eagle Valley Recreation Authority / Berrycreek 5th.
Mr. Gardner, chairman of the Eagle Valley Recreation Authority,
suggested a cooperative effort, not to duplicate efforts, for
building a regional recreation center, on the Berrycreek 5th. Mr.
Gardner also suggested a regional recreation department.
Councilor Fawcett informed Council directed Mr. Bill James to
talk to various entities to discuss their interest in a
cooperative effort for an Avon Community / Recreation Center.
Councilor Nottingham stated Avon has no community meeting space.
The Avon community needs a swimming pool; Eagle-Vail and
Singletree have swimming pools. The people in this community
deserve a little something before multi-millions are spent on a
regional facility.
Councilor Roof questioned if the Eagle Valley. Recreation Authority
would be interested in a cooperative venture if the recreation
center is located in Avon. Mr. Gardner said, "I don't know that
we wouldn't. The entire board would need to be approached."
Mr. Gardner informed Eagle-Vail pool operating hours are Memorial
Day to Labor Day (3 months). Extensive refurbishing is planned
this year for the pool.
Councilor Hines stated we have done a design process, financial
feasibility studies and we have alot to offer. Tourists play a
big part in the Avon Community / Recreation Center and questioned
transportation issues should a regional center be located in
Berrycreek 5th.
Mr. Gardner offered assistance, perhaps an ear for Avon wanting
to speak to all these groups instead of recreating a process of
getting these groups together to share and a major expense. Mr.
Gardner suggested Avon utilize this agency. that is already in
existence which Avon already participates in, as the mechanism for
getting to the end what Avon wants. And, if in the end it is to
be in the Town of Avon, conceivably perhaps'the Town.of Avon would
donate the land to the Eagle Valley Recreation-Authority to build
a facility in Avon. Then Avon achieves having the facility.in the
community and a focus for the community and the entities gain a
share,of ownership; and they pay for that share. And, we all end
up with a facility we would like to have.
Mr. Merv Lapin commented on a combined or regional_ recreation
department - Vail, Eagle-Vail, all the way down to Edwards'to be
one recreation department. Vail Recreation District is, an
independent board having their own source'of income and mill levy.
Mr. Jim wear, member of Beaver Creek Metro Board, suggested to
negotiate with the Recreation Authority as-this Board will
probably be more receptive than the individual boards.
Mayor Reynolds reminded that Mr. James was directed by Council to
go to the individual boards. Council has put the recreational
facility as the number one goal and has proceeded with numerous
studies.
Mr. James stated there were a total of 16 scheduled meetings with
10 meetings left. Council's consensus was to continue.with the-.
personal contact.at,the individual boards and include the -
Recreational Authority. Mr. James noted the Authority is_
scheduled for a presentation on July 1st.
Ordinance No. 93-3, Series. of 1-993,.-AN-ORDINANCE AMENDING .,TITLE
16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON AS IT RELATES TO._'
SUBDIVISIONS AND REQUIRING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR RECREATION
PURPOSES OR PAYMENT OF CASH IN LIEU THEREOF AND THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 16.08.115 PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR "PARKLAND, DEVELOPED"
Mr. Rick Pylman informed first reading of this Ordinance was on
March 23rd. At that time the Ordinance was tabled due to various
questions still remaining. Two changes have been made to the
Ordinance. The first change is that the commercial dedication
requirement has been amended to reflect the Recreation Master
Plan. Second change, the trails dedication has been incorporated
into the recreation dedication requirement; meaning the trail
dedication is no longer in addition to the recreation dedication,
but a credit from the required dedication.
Mr. Pylman of an option to the Ordinance. Instead of
adopting as an Ordinance, set as Policy to remain competitive with
the County in annexation of properties. Mr. Pylman added there
are pros and cons regarding an Ordinance and a Policy.
Councilor Hines motioned to table to a worksession for further
discussion. Councilor Fawcett seconded the,motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 93-19, Series of 1993, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AVON'S PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Mr. Larry Brooks reminded that in Dec. 1991 Congress enacted the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, better known as
ISTEA. That Act mandated the development of statewide multi-modal
transportation plans. As a result of the Act, the State was
require to legislate a format or method to approach statewide
planning. The State did legislate that in September, 1992 and
established rules and regulations on how the statewide planning
was to proceed and established boundary lines in Colorado which
consist of 15 transportation planning regions. Eagle County.is
within the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region consisting
of,Lake, summit, Eagle, Garfield, and Pitki-n Counties: Monthly
meetings started in January. Avon now needs author,izatiori,to
become a voting inember'of the Regional Planning-Commission. This
Resolution authorizes voting power and participation on a formal
basis. CDOT recommends this Resolution in.lieu of an.
Intergovernmental agreement. Any entities that do not:pass such a
Resolution will not be involved-in the voting and the-planning
will fall back on the responsibility of CDOT.
Councilor Fawcett questioned any negatives that.could impact Avon.
Mr. Brooks stated no; we are not bound financially to this and it
behooves-us'to participate to protect our own interests and how
they relate to the planning region. State funding is available to
this formalized group.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve Resolution No. 93-19, Series
of 1993. Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
First item under Unfinished Business was the Wildridge Pocket Park
Fencing.
Ms. Meryl" Jacobs recommended an 8' chain link fence around
primarily the basketball area for safety purposes. Ms. Jacobs
presented Council with maps of the area. Because black is the
least visible, it would probably be used.
Too many conversations at one time to transcribe. Mr. Norm Wood
was describing the pump station area.
Councilor Hines questioned cost. Ms.
link cost $20 a linear foot and there
140 linear feet. Cost of split rail
allocated and if the entire property,
fenced with split rail with the extra
$4,000.
Jacobs stated the chain
is a total of approximately
was unknown. $4,000 is
including the tot lot, is
material that would cost
Councilor Fawcett questioned feasibility of adding the slit rail
at a later date should the'need arise. Councilor Hines informed
there is.that possibility now; with the chain link. Councilor
Nottingham suggested viewing the finished product before adding
the split rail.,
Completion of the pocket park is set for early fall. Difficult to
transcribe as too many speaking at once. Council's consensus was
to vo with the chain link and hold off with the split rail'to see
if it will be needed.
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First item under New-Business was the Library / Community Center
Study.
Mr. James-reminded that there are 10 remaining meetings. Mr.
James added that Peter Jamar has been hired to review feasibility
of combining the library on the site with the community center. -
An update will be presented at the May 25th council meeting. Mr.
James noted that Mr. Craig Denton expressed interest in an ice
skating rink and should a task force be established the hockey
club would like to participate. Also Mr. Kevin MacTavish from
Vail Valley'Foundation expressed interest in child care
facilities.- And, Vail:Recreation District expressed they would
like to participate in atask force. Other boards' decisions will
be forthcoming. Council has create alot of-interest in a
recreation / community center on a regional basis.
Next item under New-Business was a Perpetual License / Town of
Avon-Metro District.
Mr. Norm Wood informed that Avon.Metro District (AMD) has proposed
improvements to the water system, particularly in the Wildridge
area, on Tract C.- Tract C is owned by the Town of Avon and this
perpetual license will authorize AMD to construct improvements on
Tract C.
Councilor Fawcett suggested to Town Attorney john-Dunn to change
the language slightly. Attorney Dunn informed the second to last
sentence and-last sentence should read, hand pump station on the
property the location thereof to be mutually agreed-upon".
(additional words, "on the property".)
Councilor Hines motioned to approve the perpetual license.
Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion and the-motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Wood noted corrections (Councilor Fawcett's additional words)
will be made to the license.
Next item on the Agenda was the Mayor's Report.
Mayor Reynolds informed the dredging machine will be in Avon for a
demo next month hopefully.
An item added to the Agenda under Other Business was Mr. Rick
Pylman's resignation.
Mr. Pylman's resignation will be effective June 1st as he will-be
going to work for Mr. Peter Jamar. Mr. James complemented Mr.
Pylman for his work on the comprehensive master plan and Various.
other plans; alot-of good-growth has been accomplished with Mr.
Pylman's leadership. Councilor Nottingham complemented Mr.
Pylman for making the Community Development Department more user
friendly. Councilor Hines complemented Mr. Pylman for being a
public relations person. Councilor Fawcett added the Mr. _
Pylman's presentations have been excellent and preparation superb.
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The Financial Matters were next presented to Council.
Councilor Hines motioned to receive items #1 through #6 and
approve items #7 through #8. The motion was seconded by Councilor
Roof and was unanimously carried.
Next presented to Council were the Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilor Nottingham motioned approval of the April 27, 1993
Regular Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was
seconded by Councilor Hines 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 Fawcett. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Reynolds at 9:23pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
LP tty Ney art, o Clerk
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