TC Minutes 08-27-20020
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 27, 2002
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held in the Municipal Building, 400
Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Judy Yoder called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken with Councilors
Michael Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Mac McDevitt, Brian Sipes and Mayor Pro
Tern Buz Reynolds present. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting, Assistant Town
Manager Larry Brooks, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Human
Resource Director Jacquie Halburnt, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Recreation Director Meryl
Jacobs, Public Works Director Bob Reed, Transit Director Harry Taylor, Community
Development Director Ruth Borne, and Planner Tambi Katieb, as well as members of the press
and public.
Citizen Input
Julie Kessenich, Recreation Center Coordinator, presented an update to the Council on the
triathlon that takes place on Sunday, September 8, 2002. Currently there are over 200 entries in
the race. It was noted that this date was also the same date as that of the fundraiser bike race for
ECO Trails. Councilor P. Buckley requested that next year maybe the planners of the two events
could coordinate so that the dates would not be the same.
Ron Wolfe, resident of Avon, P&Z Commissioner, and candidate for Town Council, was present
to address the Council about the, budgeting process and the need for leadership at this time. He
also made a recommendation that Council members consider returning their compensation due to
the current budget constraints.
Ordinances
Town Attorney John Dunn presented Ordinance No. 02-18 for second reading and highlighted
the changes made to the Ordinance- between first and second reading. He reviewed the memo
included in Council's packet and explained the revisions made in the following sections:
Section 3:08.030E.(20
Sections 3.08.030E. (2) (a), (b), and (c)
Section 3.08.030 E. (4) and (5)
Section 3.08.030 E. (3)
Section 3.08.035
Mayor Judy Yoder opened the public hearing and comments were taken from the public.
George Pavlick, Avon resident, does not support the use tax and believes it targets one group of
people, the building community. He thinks that is unfair and consideration should be given to
other increases in other taxes.
Ron Wolfe, Avon resident, commented that the question is a fundamentally good idea; however,
he had a few issues with the definition and the question. He thought that there should have been
some additional fine-tuning to the question before sending it to the ballot. He believes it should
be a decision of the town's residents.
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Mayor Yoder closed the public hearings and opened the floor to Council discussion.
Councilor McDevitt asked for the definition of "construction materials". Attorney John Dunn
read the definition from the Municipal Code Book.. In essence, the definition includes
construction materials to mean everything that comes to make the building. Councilor McDevitt
commented on his reservations about the issue, especially in light of his candidacy for Town
Council. In summary, he thought it was not really a tax on the construction industry per se but
rather a tax on growth for both the residential and commercial industry. He encouraged fellow
Council members to vote in support of the Ordinance.
Councilor Reynolds commented on the issue by showing support of the builders of the
community. He thinks the cost of construction has gotten way out of hand and this tax just adds
to that cost. He believes that users of certain services should be responsible for paying for those
services, i.e. bus service. He would prefer to find other avenues to balance the budget.
Councilor D. Buckley supported the Ordinance and also agreed with Council McDevitt. She
thinks the voters of Avon should decide whether or not to implement the tax.
Councilor P. Buckley does not support any new taxes. He does not think the Council has done
its due diligence yet. He believes there are other alternatives for revenue sources.
Councilor Brown does not support the use tax. He believes it targets people wanting to build a
house. He does not think that Avon should be in a panic mode and that implementing this tax is
just a knee jerk reaction to the budget problems.
Councilor Sipes, also a candidate for Avon Council, endorsed this tax. He does not believe that
growth is over. He prefers to close the loop on growth and would prefer passage of this
consumptive tax rather than the passage or increase of other taxes. He believes the voters of
Avon should decide this issue.
Judy Yoder supported the question and believes it is a growth question.
Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-18, Series 2002 - An Ordinance
Adding a Use Tax on Construction Materials. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion and it
passed with the majority of votes as follows:
Aye: Buckley, McDevitt, Sipes, Yoder
Nay: P. Buckley, Reynolds, Brown
Ruth Borne presented Ordinance No. 02-19, Series 2002 for first reading. She noted the
applicant, LB Chapel Square, LLC submitted a PUD amendment to amend the Chapel Square
PUD to remove "Note 16" and replace it with the note as outlined in the Ordinance and to
remove the "Chapel" designation from the zoning documents to allow for the construction of a
loading dock to serve Building C. Applicant Dominic Mauriello, BAI/Braun Associates
presented some historical information as well as outlined the intent of the application. As
everyone was aware, the property reverted back to the lien holders and the current property
managers are trying to improve the building. After some discussion regarding the painting of the
building and the improvements required at the existing Wa1Mart building, a motion was made.
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Councilor Brown moved to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 02-19, Series 2002 - An
Ordinance approving an amendment of the Chapel Square Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
Lots 22, 22A, 22B, Tracts A; B-1, B-, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Town
of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Councilor Sipes seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
Planner Tambi Katieb presented Ordinance No. 02-20, Series 2002 for first reading. He noted
that the applicant, Suites at Avon LLC, submitted a PUD development plan to re-establish a
PUD Development Plan for Lot B. The history of this proposal includes approval of Lot B PUD
via a Development Agreement on September 19, 1998, and subsequent approval of a Preliminary
Development Plan for this project on December 3, 1998 by Ordinance No. 98-23. Additionally,
a final development plan was, approved by Ordinance 99-3 (effective on February 23, 1999).
This final development ,plan has since expired and the project proponents are now seeking to
reestablish this final development plan.
Stuart Borne, VP of Shapiro development, was present to answer questions from Council. He
noted the land was under contract with a group of developers from Florida and that they have
hired him as the consultant for the project. Discussion ensued on a number of issues such as the
reduction in commercial space, how the residential units work for the project and parking.
Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 02-20, Series 2002 - An
Ordinance approving a PUD Development Plan for the Lot B Planned Unit Development (PUD)
for Lot B, Avon Center at Beaver Creek, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision,
Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Councilor Brown seconded the motion and it passed
with a majority vote as follows:
Aye: Brown, Buckley, McDevitt, Yoder
Nay: P. Buckley, Reynolds, Sipes
Resolutions
Attorney John Dunn presented Resolution No. 02-39, Series 2002 noting that the Resolution was
a requirement in certifying the question for the November 5t' ballot.
Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve Resolution No. 02-39 - A Resolution Submitting a
Ballot Question at the Coordinated Election of November 5, 2002. Councilor McDevitt
seconded the motion and it passed with a majority vote as follows:
Aye: Buckley, McDevitt, Sipes, Yoder
Nay: P. Buckley, Reynolds, Brown
Town Manager Report
Bill Efting reminded the Council and public that a public meeting would be held on September
18, 2002 with Avon business owners to discuss revenue options for the Town of Avon. The
meeting would be held in the Council Chambers.
Mayors Report
Mayor Judy Yoder congratulated the 12 candidates running for Avon Town Council. She noted
that a "Candidate Forum" would be held on October 8, 2002.
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Other Business
Councilor Buckley invited the public to attend a bike race fundraiser for ECO trails on
September 8, 2002. -
Councilor P. Buckley presented pictures and raised the junkyard issue that exists at the
Confluence. He would like to see the area cleaned up as soon as possible.
Consent Agenda,,
a. Approval of the August 13, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes
b. Resolution No. 02-40, Series 2002 - A Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and
releasing Securities held during the Warranty, Period in Accordance with the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement for the Amended Plat of Chapel Square Subdivision, Town of
Avon, Eagle County, Colorado
d. East Avon Access & Circulation Streetscape Improvements - Change Order #8
e. The Village (at Avon) Filing 2 - Buffalo Ridge - Dedication of Utility Easement
Mayor Yoder noted that Item C be removed from the list of Consent Agenda items. She then
asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor Brown moved to approve the Consent
Agenda. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor McDevitt moved to
adjourn the meeting. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:45
PM.
APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Brian Sipes
Judy Yoder
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