TC Minutes 05-09-20000
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MAY 9, 2000
A regular meeting 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 Judy Yoder at 5:31 PM. A roll call was taken
with Councilors Jim Benson, Debbie Buckley, Rick Cuny, and Mac McDevitt present.
Councilor Buz Reynolds was absent. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting,
Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Deputy Town Clerk
Cait Hilmer, Executive Assistant Jacquie Halburnt, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public
Works Director Bob Reed, Director of Community Development Mike Matzko, Police
Detective Alan Wilson, as well as members of the public.
Citizen Input:
Mr. Don Simon, president of the Avon Merchants Association, approached the Council.
He requested $5,000 from the Council to support the Association. He stated that amount
would get things started He added that they may possibly come to Council toward the
end of the year for an additional funding request.
Mayor Yoder asked Mr. Simon if they have a budget. He stated they are working with
Mike Brown at Alpine Bank to establish a budget.
Mayor Yoder asked where they would put their phone and fax machine. Mr. Simon said
that has not yet been established.
Mr. Simon said they have received a lot of good input from the merchants.
Councilor Cuny asked if they are still looking at doing something for the Thunderbird
Arts Festival. Mr. Simon said they are looking to do something, but are not yet sure what
they will do. He said they are open to suggestions.
Councilor McDevitt asked if they are collecting dues from potential members. Mr.
Simon said they are not that far along yet.
Councilor Cuny asked if there are any salaries or administrative expenses yet. Mr. Simon
said no. They are working on getting an email address, phone, fax, letterhead, etc.
Mayor Yoder asked why they need to be non-profit. Mr. Simon said they do not know
yet if they need to be non-profit.
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Councilor Buckley asked when the budget would be ready. Mr. Simon said in a couple
of weeks. Mayor Yoder suggested distributing the budget to Council ahead of time and
then coming to a work session for 15 minutes to discuss it. Mr. Simon agreed.
Councilor McDevitt said the people interested in the Association should be willing to put
the time into the administrative things. Mr. Simon said hopefully they will get more
people involved who will be willing.
Town Manager Bill Efting said once Council has a chance to review the budget, they
would probably be glad to help. He said he would be glad to volunteer to monitor for the
Town, especially for the first year.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-04, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Adopting the
Updated Zoning Map
Mayor Yoder stated that this is a public hearing.
Director of Community Development Mike Matzko presented the updated zoning map to
Council. He stated that the Ordinance would adopt the zoning map.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Councilor Benson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 00-04, Series of 2000 on second
reading. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-05, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Approving a Re-
Zoning from RD (Residential Duplex) to PUD and Approving a 24-Member Private
Residence Club at Lot 38A, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Town of
Avon, Eagle County, Colorado
Mayor Yoder stated that this is a public hearing.
Director of Community Development Mike Matzko stated this Ordinance rezones one
half of a duplex on W. Beaver Creek Blvd. from a residential duplex to a 24 member
private residence club. The other half of the duplex is also owned by the applicant, which
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is under special review use as a bed and breakfast. He stated that Council passed this
Ordinance unanimously on first reading at their last meeting.
Councilor Benson questioned that if the other half of the duplex were to sell, the new
owners would have to deal with the 24 member private residence club. Mr. Matzko
stated that would be revealed at the time of entering into a contract. (Note: Mr. Robert
Borg, owner of the duplex, spoke from the audience and is not transcribable).
There being no further comments, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Councilor Benson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 00-05, Series of 2000 on second
reading. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Town Manager Report:
Town Manager Efting stated that there will not be a work session next week.
Mr. Efting stated they are going to discuss the speed bumps in Wildridge at the May 23`d
meeting.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the April 25, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Contract for Great Knight and Avalanche Production, Inc. for Bob
SummerFest Concert
c.) Financial Matters
Councilor Benson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Buckley
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Benson motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:48 PM.
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May 9, 2000
APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Debbie Buckley
Rick Curly
Mac McDevitt
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Nash, Town Clerk
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
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