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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MAY 23, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
A re,gul_ar,meeting.of the Avon Town Council of the Town of-Avon,
Colorado was held in the Municipal.Build-ing, 400 Benchmark Road,
Avon; Colorado, in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reynolds at 7:30 PM. A
roll call was taken with Councilors Jim Benson, Richard Carnes,,
Jack Fawcett, Tom'Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham, and Judy Yoder
present., Also present were Town Manager Bill James, Town
Attorney John Dunn,'•Deputy Town Clerk-Linda Donnellon, Town
Engineer Norm Wood, Director of Municipal Services Larry Brooks,
Police Chief Gary Thomas, Fire Chief Charlie Moore, Director of
Recreation Meryl Jacobs, as well as members of the press and
public.
Citizen Input: Eagle Valley Family Center
Ms. Nancy Nottingham spoke on behalf of the Eagle Valley Family
Center. They are a group of approximately 35 human service
organizations within the County and have, been meeting monthly for
about 3 1/2 years. Ms. Nottingham represents the Eagle Valley.
Child Care Task Force of the family center group. Projects that
the family center worked on within the County, in cooperation
with the school district, were the Head Start Grant, the Healthy
Baby and Family's program, and the Teen Pregnancy Task Force. To
become a legal entity, as the Eagle Valley Family Center,- a
national grant is being sought. Ry Southard, with the Rocky
Mountain Planning Group, is helping to form a family cooperative
group to make Eagle Valley Family Center a legal entity, while
still retaining 501C3 status. Mr. Southard requested a $1,000 to
support the Eagle Valley Family Center.
Councilor Nottingham motioned to approved the $1000. Councilor
Hines seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with
Councilors Benson, Fawcett, and Yoder opposing. The motion
failed with Mayor Reynolds breaking the tie by opposing.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 95-9, Series of 1995, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN AMENDED PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REDEFINE THE
BOUNDARY OF THE PUD TO EXCLUDE TRACT AA, FILING 2, MOUNTAIN STAR
SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
First Reading of Ordinance No. 95-10, Series of 1995, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED PUD DEVELOPMENT-PLAN TO REDEFINE
THE BOUNDARY OF THE PUD TO'INCORPORATE AN ADDITIONAL PARCEL OF
PROPERTY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS TRACT AA, FILING 2,_MOUNTAIN STAR
PUD, INTO THE SWIFT GULCH.PUD, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO
Town Manager Bill James gave a brief update regarding the
purchase of Swift Gulch, as a site for'the Public'Works facility,
and 2.68 acres from Mountain Star Subdivision. The developers
have graciously offered this land free of charge to the Town of
Avon. A request has been made to amend the PUD from Mountain
Star Subdivision to Swift Gulch. Ordinance No. 95-9, will remove
said tract of land from Mountain Star Subdivision, and'Ordinance
No. 95-10, will replace said tract of land into Swift Gulch.
Councilor Nottingham motioned approval of Ordinance No. 95-9,
Series of 1995. Councilor Fawcett seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Councilor Hines motioned approval of Ordinance No. 95-10, Series
of 1995. Councilor Fawcett seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Eaglebend Phase III Construction Update
Jeff Spanel spoke on behalf of the Eaglebend Phase III
Construction Project. He stated that the project is ahead of
schedule and expects occupancies in late October.
Unfinished Business: Update On Building Permits / Cost Increase-
Mayor Reynolds stated there has been a request to have this item
tabled. Councilor Hines stated so moved. Councilor Nottingham
seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Update on Allowing Dogs on Lakeside of Park
Town Manager Bill James updated the Council regarding the current
regulations, which prohibits dogs on the inside area of the bike
path and lake. A requested was made during the last meeting to
go to the Avon Metro District Board to have this regulation
lifted. The Board felt that the area-still should remain free
from debris,,-.pollution and nutrients as 'much as possible and
therefore would like to keep the current regulation in place.
Council„Nottingham recommended a press release.
Councilor Nottingham-motioned to retain the current regulations
which prohibits dogs in the area between the bike path and the
Nottingham lake and initiate a Public information.program to
inform of'reasons :for regulations. Councilor Yoder seconded the
motion. The motion carried with Councilor:'_Carnes"opposing.
New Business: Recreation Center & Change Order #6
Gary Meredith gave a brief update on construction, the metal
roofing, the pool area, the hanging of the lights, the overhead
duct work and underground duct work. They anticipate receiving a
11TCO" on August 15, 1995 and the "CO" on September 12, 1995.
Installation, cost and design fees on the 2 pool features,
"Squirts", were quoted around $12,000, with 8 weeks delivery time
expected.
Councilor Hines motioned with the respect to the 2 water
features, "Squirts", not to exceed no more than $10,000 total for
the installation and purchase of these items. Councilor Fawcett
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Second item of discussion was the cost of the pool gates. This
is to separate the pool from the rest of the building when not in
use. The cost for installation was quoted as $3,092. There is
an approximate price of $5,000 for both of the gates, also called
the rolling grill.
Councilor Nottingham motioned to approve the addition of the
pool gates but not to exceed $5,000. Counci_lor-Hines seconded
the motion. The motion carried Councilor Carnes opposing.
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Third item of discussion was the cost of the mural on the accent
wall. A quote was made for $5,600 by Chris Caribon. Gary
Meredith recommended to the Council wait for the 1 year
anniversary to make this a special event. All Council Members
agreed this was a good idea.
Director of Recreation Meryl Jacobs discussed the designs offered
by Slifer Designs, for the lobby and lounge in the recreation
center. A sample board was brought in for review with the
Council members.
Gary Meredith talked about the price review for change order #6.
This consist of the Stump and the Mushroom slide and the sink in
the manager's office.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve change order #6 with the
deletion of the note stated on AD12, the Stump and Mushroom
Slide. Councilor Fawcett seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
Gary Mereidth stated there are 2 other pricing items to review.
The first item is the snow melt system on the service ramp, which
includes the.pump house and equipment. This was originally
quoted as $19,000. The price from contractor came in under
$30,000. Mayor Reynolds stated to have this idea discussed with
the other Council Members.
The second item is the zoning/paging system. The building is
divided into two areas, one being the pool and locker area, and
the other area will be the rest of the building.' The cost will
be approximately $3;000 for 2 different zones.interns of paging
in the building and to have an additional 2 zones added when
Phase II is completed. Original estimate was quoted at $1,500
for a single zone/,paging. Mayor Reynolds stated to have this
idea discussed with the other Council Members.
Resolution No. 95-25, Series of 1995, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION OF DAVID MARTINEZ.
Mayor Reynolds read Resolution No. 95-25, Series of 1995 in its
entirety.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve Resolution. No. 95-25, Series
of 1995. Councilor Benson seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 95-26,'Series of 1995, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION OF GEORGE SALAZAR. -
Mayor,Reynolds read Resolution No. 95--26; Series.of 1995 in its
entirety.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve Resolution No. 95-26, Series
of 1995. Councilor Benson seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Reynolds reported on having contact with Terrence Allan.
He will give a update on the building and garage completion
later.
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Mayor Reynolds mentioned a meeting with the Exchange Sister City
Committee. During the early fall, people from St. Moritz will be
arriving in Eagle Valley. It is suggested that the Avon Town
Council, do a luncheon for them, to discuss some ideas, such as
triathalon and a marathon ski/cross country ski race.
Other Business: Council Committee Reports
Councilor Hines expressed gratitude for AMD (Avon Metro District)
and-Council, for upholding the Ordinances that pertains to the
dog control on Avon Lake.
Councilor Nottingham expressed interest in the Sister City
Committee, stating that there is a need to understand what they
are all about and the.cost to the Council.
Councilor Nottingham suggested sending aletter to Vail Town.
Council in support of Channel 5 and their efforts. Council was
in agreement.
Councilor Carnes reminded the Council about the June 6, 1995
meeting on transportation. This meeting.is to decide the
direction and the future of the four funding partners: .
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the May 9, 1995 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Resolution No. 95-24, Series of 1995, A RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE 1995 BUDGET
c.) Financial Matters
Councilor Nottingham motioned to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Fawcett seconded the motion and.the motion carried
unanimously.
Adj ourn :
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 9:36PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Linda Donnel-lon
Deputy Town Clerk
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