TC Minutes 03-28-2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MARCH 28, 2006
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, and Brian
Sipes. Tamra Underwood was absent. Also present were Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town
Attorney John Dunn, Asst. Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny,
Finance Director Scott Wright, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works/Transit Director Bob
Reed and Senior Planner Eric Heidemann, as well as members of the press and public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No changes to the agenda and no conflicts of interest were stated.
PUBLIC HEARING ON CLUSTER BOX MAIL DELIVERY IN AVON
Jacquie Halbumt, Asst. Town Manager, presented information regarding cluster box mail
delivery in Avon. She. provided some background information regarding this topic, and noted
that she has been informed that the U.S. Post Office will never deliver to home address in Avon,
a result of a deregulation legislation that passed in 1974, which eliminated the home delivery
service. She presented information on the "cluster box" system of delivery. She presented
public input received in the form of emails from Dominic Mauriello, Todd Goulding, and Donald
Odel.. Mayor Wolfe then opened the public hearing. Comments were made from the following
people:
✓ Drew Dodd, member of Avon Business Association and Sunridge resident & President of
the association; supported the cluster box idea, but does not want the property to be
responsible for maintaining the cluster boxes. Several questions included what happens
to the PO building, maybe the problem is the service and requested that the USPS fully
staff the facility.
✓ Nina Stevens, Stonebridge Homeowners Assn [supports the idea / make a decision /
you can mail at the cluster boxes / which is helpful / traffic is a problem there
✓ Dominic Mauriello, a resident of Eagle County for 12 years; noted the service in Avon is
poor; supports cluster box idea
Discussion ensued on the following topics:
✓ This would be a town-wide program, could not use some cluster boxes in one location
and not other locations
✓ What does the Post Office project for growth and how does Village at Avon impact the
facility?
✓ What do the citizens of Avon really want? Regardless of the cost.
✓ Estimate the maintenance costs of the cluster boxes
✓ Town should try to communicate with Avon's homeowner's associations to obtain input /
✓ Must draft 'a plan including locations, costs, parking requirements, and actually a street
by street or neighborhood by neighborhood to obtain input
✓ Consider a mailing / survey to obtain input, contact NWCCOG to assist
✓ Survey vs. ballot question
Councilor Ferraro arrived at this time. Council directed staff to continue researching the
associated costs of implementing the boxes and provide for a recommendation on how to obtain
better public input on the topic.
RESOLUTIONS
Councilors Ferraro & Sipes left the room at this time due to conflict of interest. John Dunn,
Town Attorney, presented Resolution No. 06-16, Series of -2006, Resolution approving the
Amended and Restated Consolidated Service Plan for Confluence Metropolitan District and
Avon Station Metropolitan District Application to the Service Plan in connection with the
development of the Riverfront Subdivision; made pursuant to the special district law. He noted
that the amendments -to the service plan implements Council's approval of the amended
development agreement for the Confluence. Gary White, attorney representing the Districts,
addressed the Council regarding the revised service plans. He noted that the document is self-
.explanatory and explains how the public infrastructure is financed. It was noted that the closing
of the'property is'estimated by the end of June 2006. There were some comments from Council
regarding metro districts expenditures and the oversight for these districts.
Councilor Buckley moved to approve Resolution No. 06-16, A Resolution approving the
Amended and Restated Consolidated Service Plan for Confluence Metropolitan District and
Avon Station Metropolitan District Application to the Service Plan in connection with the
development of the Riverfront Subdivision. Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously by those members present (Underwood absent; Councilors Ferraro &
Sipes did not vote due to conflict of interest).
John Dunn asked that. Council address the Memorandum of Understanding among the
Confluence Metropolitan District, Avon Station Metropolitan District and the Town of Avon at this
time. He noted that this action would authorize gondola operation within the Town of Avon as
part of the development of the Riverfront Subdivision. He distributed the State Statue
addressing special districts and the requirements of transportation, which in turn has led to the
Memorandum of Understanding considered by the Council. Councilor McDevitt moved to
approve the Memorandum of Understanding among the Confluence Metropolitan District, Avon
Station Metropolitan District and the Town of Avon. Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously by those members present (Underwood absent; Councilors Ferraro &
Sipes did not vote due to conflict of interest).
Councilors Ferraro & Sipes joined the podium at this- time. Scott Wright, Finance Director,
presented Resolution No. 06-17, Series of 2006, Resolution to amend the 2006 Town of Avon
Capital Projects Fund Budget. He distributed a revised copy noting some changes that were
made due to errors and noted that the revisions to the CIP budget for 2006 were for street
improvement projects; to accommodate the 06 work and unexpended funds from the 2005
street improvements budget (funds budgeted for design work that did not occur in 2005). After
some brief comments,, Councilor Ferraro moved to approve. Resolution No. 06-17, Series of
2006, Resolution to Amend the 2006 Town of Avon Capital Projects Fund Budget. Councilor
McDevitt seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those members present
(Underwood absent).
Town Manager Report
Town Manager Larry Brooks distributed ongoing correspondence between Traer Creek RP, LLC
and Corum Real Estate Group regarding the monies due to Buffalo Ridge Affordable Housing
Corporation from Traer Creek Metro District. He submitted this information just as, an FYI on
this topic. He also noted that the next 1-70 Coalition Meeting is scheduled for April 6th; a staff
person has been hired to help with their mission and the group has been successful in recruiting
private sector organizations to participate in the process as well.
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Town Attorney Report
Town Attorney John Dunn presented an update to the Cassidy's sales tax collection case,
noting that the case will be heard before the Court of Appeals in May. An important case due to
precedence that would be set with regard to collection of sales tax and the order in which
municipalities would be paid in the case of bankruptcies.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Wolfe provided an update of the ECO Board noting that a retreat would be held in April
and would address a number of issues, as follows:
✓ Mobility in the county, including both eco and trails
✓ Review of the second homeowners study
✓ Review of the 2003 interconnectivity study
✓ Review of road & bridge impacts for future years
✓ Review of options for the future
Consent Agenda
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda below. Councilor McDevitt moved to
adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Sipes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from March 14, 2006 Meeting
b. Fireworks Production Contract with Western Enterprise, Inc. for Salute to the U.S.A. Celebration
(Meryl Jacobs, Recreation Director) contract for pyrotechnic design & display
c. 2006 Street Repair & Improvements - Elam Construction Award (Norm Wood, Town Engineer)
Improvements in Wildridge area and Avon Road .
d. Swift Gulch Road Bike Path, Site Resource Management, Construction Contract Award (Norm
Wood, Town Engineer) Construction to extend bike path
e. Benchmark Dam Repair Geotechnical Service, Ground Engineer, Engineering Services Contract
Award (Norm Wood, Town Engineer) Work to be completed at Benchmark Dam area as a result
of a dam inspection in 2005
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at
7 PM.
RESP CTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty a ny, To i rk
APPROVED:
Debbie Buckley
Kristi Ferraro
Mac McDevitt
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwood
Ron Wolfe
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March 28, 2006
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