TC Minutes 03-11-2008MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MARCH 11, 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 5:40 pm. A roll call was taken and Council
-members present were Rich Carroll, Dave Dantas, Kristi Ferraro, Amy Phillips, and Tamra
Nottingham Underwood. Brian Sipes was absent. 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.
Council and Committee and Staff Updates moved to Unfinished Business from the Work
Session
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
regarding Lot 3, Block 4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Jim Pavlich addressed Council with regard to his property of 1.7 acres and the loss of sales tax
and property.tax the town would incur if the ERFPD is successful in its condemnation of his site.
This would result in a loss of all retail services on the north side of interchange if a fire station
were constructed on the site. He council to the attend the ERFPD board meeting next week in
Cordillera in order to :become better informed about what is going on. His tentative development.
plans include commercial development with retail, possibly a hotel. Brian Wodell, Slifer Smith &
Frampton, stated that he would see it as beneficial to have a business that would generate
revenue in that location. Jenny Strehler announced that Dogma Athletic at 127 Main Street in
Edwards is having a fund raiser with Ellen Miller giving a presentation on Tues March 18 at 5:30
pm. She is the first woman to have climbed Mount Everest twice from both sides. Rich Carroll
exited the meeting at this time due to not feeling well.
ORDINANCES
Matt Pielsticker, Planner II presented on first reading an Ordinance No. 08-04, Series of 2008,
An Ordinance amending Title 17, Municipal Code of the Town of Avon, adding a new chapter
17.50 to the Zoning Code for the promotion of historic sites in Avon and adding definitions to
Chapter 17.08. It was suggested by John Dunn that Councilor Underwood need not recuse
herself from the discussion in light of the fact that several Nottingham properties are included on
the historic list. Mr. Pielsticker noted some of the following facts surrounding the topic:
• The P& Z Commission reviewed the ordinance over the course of three separate
hearings on February 5, February 19, and March 3.
• The strike through/bold version of the Ordinance is a reflection of the Planning and
Zoning recommended changes to the Ordinance.
• The Memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission from John Dunn is also included in
packet addressing some concerns raised by members of the Commission regarding the
proposed historic preservation ordinance.
• The Historic Preservation Committee was formed by Resolution 05-13 on May 15, 2005
and serves as an advisory Committee for the purpose of promoting historical
preservation for the Town.
• Other Ordinances have been studied within the past year hoping to formalize a
nomination and review process for historic properties and structures in Avon.
Jannette Hicks from Historic Committee was available to answer any questions. Mayor Wolfe
opened the public hearing, no comments were made, and the hearing was closed. It was noted
that the properties that this Would apply to are 20 sites in Avon. Ordinance No. 08-04, Series of
2008, An Ordinance amending Title 17, Municipal Code of the Town of Avon, adding a new
chapter 17.50 to the Zoning Code for the promotion of historic sites in Avon and adding
definitions to Chapter 17.08, Councilor Underwood seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously by those members present (Carroll absent).
RESOLUTIONS -
Shane Pegram, Engineer ,II, presented Resolution No. 08-07, Series of 2008, Resolution
approving the Final Plat, A Resubdivision of Lot 3, Block 4, Wildridge, Town of Avon, County of
Eagle, State of Colorado. A review of the final plat for 5786 Wildridge Road East was given. He
noted that this final plat resubdivides the existing Lot 3, Block 4 into 2 distinct lots, Lot 3A & Lot
3B. The party wall agreement and declarations have been reviewed by John Dunn and
Community Development with some suggested revisions made. The final plat is in
conformance with Title 16 of the Avon Municipal Code, Subdivisions. Councilor Ferraro moved
to approve Resolution No. 08-07, Series of 2008, A Resolution Approving the Final plat. A
resubdivison of Lot 3, Block 4 Wildridge. Councilor Underwood seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously by those members present (Carroll absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATES
Amy Phillips presented a Battle Mountain High School Committee Updates noting some of the
following:
• who attended the first meeting
• Land owners involved in discussion
• Estimated cost of-3.9 million to bring the school up to code and 1 million-2 million to tear
it down.
• Mention, of moving the parking lot and building attainable housing, constructing a new
and larger bus barn.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Larry Brooks mentioned that a proposed ordinance establishing stricter
violations for hindering public transportation will be on the agenda in the near future. Some
discussion ensued about warranty issues that need to be addressed with the Avon Center. .
MAYOR REPORT.
Mayor Wolfe mentioned that the topic for discussion at the Executive Session was about a
preliminary draft appraisal of forest service parcels.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda with the absence of the Westin
Agreement. Councilor Underwood moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Ferraro
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from February 26, 2008
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b. West Avon Trail Improvements - Design Services Contract Award (Jeff Schneider, Project
Engineer) Proposal for engineering design services by Intermountain Engineering for Nottingham
Road Trailhead and Bike Path Extension
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
6:25 PM.
APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Kristi Ferraro
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwood
Ron Wolfe
Regular Council Meeting
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Patty Mcl< y, Town Clerk
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