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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
Coggin.
Members present: Travis Coggin, Mayor
Barry Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
Pete Seibert
Jonathan Staufer
Dave Chapin
Reid Phillips
Samantha Biszantz
Staff members present: Russell Forrest, Town Manager
Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Stephanie Kauffman (Bibbens), Town Clerk
1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation
Public Participation began at time stamp 0:00:11 on the High Five video.
Brett Rodney, an East Vail resident, asked the council to consider an advisory lane on roads in
East Vail, similar to the one in place near the golf course, to slow traffic and increase safety for
pedestrians and cyclists.
Carol Shanser, an East Vail resident, agreed with need for advisory lane in East Vail.
Jon Shanser, an East Vail resident, also spoke in support of an advisory lane in East Vail.
3. Any Action as the Result of Executive Session
There was none.
4. Consent Agenda
Consent agenda began at time stamp 0:06:20 on the High Five video.
4.1 August 06, 2024 TC Meeting Minutes
4.2 August 20, 2024 TC Meeting Minutes
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4.3 Resolution No. 41, Series of 2024, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of
Residential Property
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 41, Series of 2024 to authorize the
Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, to
purchase the property known as Vail East Lodging Condominium, Unit 6-U, 4093 Spruce Way,
Unit 35, Vail, CO 81657, in the amount not to exceed $685,000.00 including closing costs.
Background: The availability of Housing for its employees remains an ongoing need for the
Town of Vail municipal government. As the fourth largest employer in Vail, the Town of Vail too
is challenged by the need for housing its workforce.
4.4 Contract Award to Icon Inc. for Bighorn Road Underdrain Project
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with Icon Inc. to complete the Bighorn Road Underdrain Project, in an amount not to
exceed $185,000.00.
Background: The stretch of Bighorn Road, across from the Racquet Club Townhomes,
experienced frost heave over last winter and spring resulting in significant damage to the
existing curb, gutter, and asphalt shoulder. The project will replace damaged curb, gutter, and
asphalt shoulder and install an underdrain below the roadway to direct underground water away
from the site to reduce the potential for future frost heave.
4.5 Pitkin Creek Master Lease Renewal
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the Pitkin Creek Master Lease Renewal.
Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to request Town Council to authorize the Town
Manager to enter into a master lease agreement with 4081 Bighorn Road 14i LLC for a twelve-
month lease effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Staufer made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read; Davis seconded motion passed
(7-0).
5. Action Items
Discussion for the Winter Parking Update began at time stamp 0:07:29 on the High Five video.
5.1 Winter Parking Update
Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Public Director of Works and Transportation
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Background: Provide Town Council with an update on the Parking and Mobility Task Force
discussion regarding mobility, winter parking operations, and provide recommendations for the
2024-2025 winter season.
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Council was in support of the recommendations for the 2024-2025 winter parking season.
Discussion for Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2024 began at time stamp 0:38:57 on the High Five
video.
5.2 Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2024, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10
of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code Regarding Commercial Transportation
Presenter(s): Deputy Chief Justin Liffick, Vail Police Department
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2024 upon first
reading.
Background: The Vail Police Department is requesting Town Council adopt the recommended
changes to Chapter 10 Title 7 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding Commercial
Transportation.
Davis made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0).
Discussion for Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2024 began at time stamp 0:41:02 on the High Five
video.
5.3 Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2024, First Reading, An Ordinance Approving the
Conveyance of Real Property Owned by the Town of Vail, Described as Lot 2, Timber
Ridge Subdivision to Lion's Ridge Apartment Homes, LLC
Presenter(s): Jason Dietz, Housing Director
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2024 upon first
reading.
Background: This agenda item advances the critical actions identified in the Vail Town Council
Action Plan, furthers the adopted housing goal of the Town of Vail , and aids Vail in realizing its
vision to be the premier international mountain resort community and as a national leader in the
delivery of housing solutions for its community residents.
Chapin made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Davis moved to adjourn the
meeting; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0), meeting adjourned at 6:44pm.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Attest: __________________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
______________________________
Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk