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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-21 Town Council Meeting MinutesTown Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025. Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 Dave Chapin Reid Phillips Samantha Biszantz Members virtually: Jonathan Staufer Staff members present: Russell Forrest, Town Manager Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Stephanie Kauffman (Bibbens), Town Clerk Steph Johnson, Executive Coordinator 1. Call to Order 2. Public Participation Public Participation began at time stamp 0:00:15 on the High Five video. Amy Vincent, a resident at Village Center Condos, informed Council she was now a member of the organization “Protect the Park” and urged Council to listen to the community as it moved forward with the Gore Creek Promenade, especially as it pertained to the priceless evergreen trees. Tim McMahon, resident of Avon, reiterated a request regarding a police or other security presence at the Vail Transportation Center and informed Council the flags should remain at half- staff in honor of President Jimmy Carter through January 28th. Jonathan Levine, of Vail Black Car, requested Council use Tesla brand EV charging and voiced concerns with the transportation ordinance, specifically he felt it was being implemented with no guidance and had concerns with the $200 fee. Jay Jamison, the President of the Village Center Condo Association, also spoke on the Gore Creek Promenade as a homeowner, stated he appreciates the desire to help improve the park Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025. Page 2 to keep it world class, but was concerned about losing the park’s iconic character and requested to save the trees and not pave over most of the grass. Douglas Smith, a Vail resident, spoke on the topic of EV Chargers and wanted to make sure Council realized when more cars are plugged into chargers, the speed of charging slows, and that town vehicles are often overstayers. He also thanked Mayor Coggin and urged Council to push the state to enforce chain laws. Mark Gordon, a Vail resident, asked for a total cost and accountings for the Booth Heights parcel, including the fundraising efforts by the Town. Jesse Pacheco, a driver for Black Car and Uber, asked Council to reconsider the $250 registration fee and felt local drivers who play by the rules were being punished as opposed to Denver drivers. Shawna Mulligan, a Vail resident, spoke on the Gore Creek Promenade and asked if adding a beach amenity was sustainable, and if the ability for more people to enjoy the riverfront was given, who would manage if there was an accident or issue. Laura Malehorn, a Vail resident, spoke on the Gore Creek Promenade and echoed previous comments, in addition to wondering if a traffic flow study was conducted at the park. Michael Villanueva, a Vail resident, spoke on the Gore Creek Promenade and requested Council to save the evergreen trees. 3. Any action as a result of Executive Session. There was none. 4. Consent Agenda Consent agenda began at time stamp 0:20:52 on the High Five video. 4.1 Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail ("The Town") and US Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (The "ATF") Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025. Background: The Vail Police Department is requesting the Town Council permit the Town Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the ATF to receive a bomb/accelerant trained canine. 4.2 Resolution No. 6, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Use of Genasys Evac/Protect in Eagle County Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 6, Series of 2025. Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025. Page 3 Background: This Memorandum of Understanding ensures all fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies in Eagle County will support the training and use of this software to plan, execute, and communicate emergency evacuations in Eagle County. 4.3 Resolution No. 7, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving an Amended Operating Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marketing District, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 7, Series of 2025. Background: This purpose of this resolution is for the Town Council to approve, approve with amendments, or deny the amended operating plan of the Vail Local Marketing District (the “VLMD”), in accordance with C.R.S. §29-25-110. 4.4 Contract Award to Emergent Execs for Leadership Development Program Authorize the Town Manager to enter an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Emergent Execs for a Leadership Development Program, not to exceed $138,500. Background: In Spring 2024, the Town Council established a strategic goal to support access to leadership development training for Vail's workforce. 4.5 Contract Award to Hallmark Inc for the Ford Park Retractable Bollard Project Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Hallmark Inc. for the Ford Park Retractable Bollard Project, in an amount, not to exceed $300,000.00. Background: The Town has budgeted to install two retractable bollards at the entrance to East Betty Ford Way in Ford Park to better control vehicles from entering Ford Park. Davis made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read; Seibert seconded; motion passed (7-0). 5. Public Hearings Discussion for Ordinance 24, Series of 2024, Second Reading, began at time stamp 00:21:21 on the High Five video. 5.1 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2024, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4-14 of the Vail Town Code to Establish Regulatory Fees for Short-Term Rentals Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2024 upon second reading. Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025. Page 4 Background: Earlier this year, Council requested an update on short-term rentals and asked staff to review the Town's STR regulations. This is a proposed ordinance to establish impact fees for short-term rentals. Public comment was called. Public comment ended at timestamp 00:38:06 on the High Five Video. Davis made a motion to table the second reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2024 and continue the Public Hearing to February 4, 2025; Chapin seconded; motion passed (5-2, Biszantz, Phillips opposed). Discussion for Resolution No. 3, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:38:40 on the High Five video. 5.2 Resolution No. 3, 2025, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Approving an Amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to Accommodate Future Development on the Evergreen Lodge at Vail Development Site Presenter: Jamie Leaman-Miller, Planner II Approve, approve with amendments, or deny the amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Background: An amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Plan to amend Section 5.19. The amendment addresses the Evergreen site and Lot 10. Public comment was called. Public comment ended at 00:55:19 on the High Five video. Chapin made a motion to approve the resolution; Phillips seconded; motion passed (6-1, Staufer opposed). 6. Action Items Discussion for Ordinance 24, Series of 2024 began at time stamp 1:00:51 on the High Five video. 6.1 Resolution No. 4, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving A Town of Vail Timber Ridge Village Employee Housing Unit Deed Restricted Credit Program Presenter(s): Jason Dietz, Housing Director and George Ruther, Ruther Associates LLC Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 4, Series of 2025. Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to present an EHU deed restriction credit program to the Vail Town Council allowing home buyers at the new Timber Ridge Village to purchase an EHU deed restriction credit upon purchase of the homes. Town Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025. Page 5 Public comment was called. Public commend ended at 01:39:31 on the High Five video. Phillips made a motion to approve the resolution; Seibert seconded; motion passed (5-1, Biszantz opposed, Coggin absent). There being no further business to come before the council, Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: __________________________________ Travis Coggin, Mayor ______________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk