TC Minutes 02-26-2008MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD FEBRUARY 26, 2008
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at the Avon Municipal Building, 400
Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Rich Carroll, Dave Dantas, Kristi Ferraro, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes and
Tamra Nottingham Underwood. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town, Manager
Larry Brooks, Administrative. Services Director Patty McKenny, Town Engineer Justin Hildreth,
Asst. Town Manager Finance Scott Wright, Community Development Director Eric Heidemann,
and Public Works/Transportation Director Jenny Strehler, as well as members of the press and
public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no items on the agenda which required a disclosure of any ex parte conversations.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Andy,Clark, Vail Eagle Hockey Association, presented the follow up information to the Rocky
Mountain Pond Hockey Tournament as well as thanked the Town for another successful _year.
He noted the state wide publicfty; he asked the town to continue to partner with them in
sponsoring the event next year. -It was noted that the park master plan should address such
activities in the park. Mayor Ron Wolfe then thanked him for bringing the event to Avon.
Brian Kozak, Police Chief, presented an introduction of New Police Officers & presented awards
of, commendation for certain Avon Police Department employees & community members.
RECREATION CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE - AVON'S BIG AIR SHOOTOUT, WHITEWATER PARK
Danita Chirichillo, Special Events & Fitness Supervisor, and Joe Blair, Untraditional Marketing
presented a description of the new event called Avon's Big Air Shootout. The event was
described. It was requested that the contract include that the Town of Avon have the rights to
the photos taken & submitted for this event. Some discussion ensued about the prize and
number of prizes offered.
ORDINANCES
John Dunn, Town Attorney presented Ordinance No. 08-02, Series of 2008, Second, Reading,
An Ordinance Amending Provisions of the Avon Municipal Code Relating to Special Districts.
He noted that the proposed Ordinance would amend Chapter 18.01 to state that any special
district that includes residential property may not impose a mill levy greater than 50 mills and
that any special district that does not include residential property may not impose a mill levy
greater than 50 mills without demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Council that a greater mill
levy is required. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, the hearing
was closed. Councilor Dantas moved to approve Ordinance No. 08-02, An Ordinance
Amending Provisions of the Avon Municipal Code Relating to Special Districts. Councilor
Carroll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
John Dunn, Town Attorney, presented Ordinance No. 08-03, Series of 2008, Second Reading,
Ordinance Calling a Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday May 6, 2008, to Submit a
Ballot Question Concerning the Approval of an Amendment to the Home Rule Charter of the
Town of Avon; Approving the Form of the Ballot Title; and providing for Other Matters Related
Thereto. He noted that the ordinance would submit an election question to the town's electors
asking them to amend the charter so that an election is no longer required for town land
transactions. ,The reason for amending the charter was because currently the charter provision
requires each such exchange to be approved at an election. Mayor Wolfe opened the public
hearing, no comments were made, the hearing is closed. Councilor Dantas asked that Council
include the following topics in the question, include only lot sizes less than % acres, do not
include park land in the question, and include a sunset clause in the ballot language.,, Some
discussion ensued on those topics, consensus was to adopt the language in its current form. A
review of the town owned parcels was made per a map produced by Community Development.
Mayor Wolfe noted that he would lobby to educate the public on the ballot question. It was
suggested that the campaign guidance information be posted on the Town's website. After
further deliberation a motion was made by Councilor Ferraro to approve Ordinance No. 08-03,
Series of 2008, Second Reading, Ordinance Calling a Special Municipal Election to be Held on
Tuesday May 6, 2008, to Submit a Ballot Question Concerning the Approval of an Amendment
to the Home Rule Charter of the Town of Avon; Approving the Form of the Ballot Title; and
providing for Other Matters Related Thereto. Councilor Carroll seconded the motion and it
passed with a five to one vote (Dantas nay).
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Larry Brooks spoke about a request by Eagle County asking the town to provide for a letter of
support for grant funding to help complete the airport interchange; the letter would be forwarded
to Senator Salazar's office. He noted that Randy Funk would be bringing the revised model
agreement on March 11th.
Eric Heidemann stated that an application from Avon 21 has been filed and is active
(Benchmark road). He noted that there are four positions available on P&Z and advertising will
begin in March with interviews scheduled on April 22"d. He also noted that the Master Plan
meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday in the Council Chambers. And lastly, the Town
of Avon has been given an award by the National Association of American Planners Resort and
Small Towns Division.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
John Dunn noted that a draft plan for the exclusion of Eaglebend residents from Eagle Vail
Metro District will be on the agenda in the near future.
MAYOR REPORT
Rich Carroll and Ron Wolfe attended a meeting on Eagle County Property Tax Payers
increases it was held in Eagle Vail and an update was provided by Mayor Wolfe. Discussion
ensued on how the tax increases have impacted Eagle County residents. He noted there is
seems to be interest with this group for an effort to impact and change the taxing structure at the
various levels of government.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda with the absence of the Westin
Agreement. Councilor Ferraro moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Underwood
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from February 12, 2008
b. Account, Services Agreement with Untraditional Marketing, Inc. for Avon's Big Air
Shootout Whitewater Park Event (Meryl Jacobs, Recreation Director)
c. Community Survey Contract Agreement with Venturoni. Research Services (Becky
Lawlor, Community' Relations Officer)
d. Beaver Creek Resort Company Agreement (Meryl Jacobs, Recreation Director)
Agreement with Town of Avon to be a corporate sponsor for the 2008 Salute to the USA
e. Western Enterprises Sponsorship Agreement (Meryl Jacobs, Recreation Director) Town
of Avon agreement with Western Enterprises to be an associate sponsor for the 2008
Salute to the USA
Rich Carroll recused himself from voting on the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa to be the Title
Sponsorship for the 2008S ' alute to the USA. Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Westin
Riverfront Resort and Spa - to be the Title Sponsorship for the 2008 Salute to the USA.
Councilor Underwood moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Dantas seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40
PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Patty McKen , own Clerk
APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Kristi Ferraro
'Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwood
Ron Wolfe
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