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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 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
Jonathan Staufer
Dave Chapin
Reid Phillips
Samantha Biszantz
Members virtually: Barry Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
Members absent: Pete Seibert
Staff members present: Russell Forrest, Town Manager
Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Steph Johnson, Executive Coordinator
1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation
Public Participation began at time stamp 0:01:05 on the High Five video.
Kevin Foley, a Vail resident and business owner, thanked staff for their hard work over
Presidents’ Weekend, with special recognition to Public Works and Emergency Services, and
expressed concerns in regards to access to East Vail during big events.
Tim McMahon, resident of Avon, reiterated a request regarding a police or other security
presence at the Vail Transportation Center especially during I-70 closures and asked if the town
could consider opening the Welcome Center bathrooms during closures, and complimented the
town about the letter to Governor Polis about 1-70 closures. He suggested featuring bluegrass
and jam bands as an alternative option for music concerts.
Amy Vincent, a Vail resident, stated she believed the Design Review Board minutes included in
the afternoon agenda did not accurately reflect comments at the meeting, and stated she
believed a project presenter was requested approval for a concept plan and believed the Design
Review Board declined to do so.
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3. Any action as a result of Executive Session.
There was none.
4. Consent Agenda
Consent agenda began at time stamp 0:07:48 on the High Five video.
4.1 Contract Award to Frog Creek Partners for Maintenance of Stormwater Inlet Capture
Devices
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with Frog Creek Partners for stormwater inlet capture devices, in an amount not to
exceed $90,000.00.
Background: In 2023, Town of Vail installed 277 Gutter Bin Inlet Capture Devices with the help
of a grant from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In order to ensure
effective operation, the devices must be emptied and cleaned twice per year.
Staufer made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read; Phillips seconded; motion
passed (6-0, Seibert absent).
5. Action Items
Discussion for Gore Creek Promenade Renewal began at time stamp 00:08:12 on the High Five
video.
5.1 Gore Creek Promenade Renewal Concept Design Presentation and Contract Award
with EDSA Inc. for Gore Creek Promenade Landscape Architectural Services
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Senior Landscape Architect
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with EDSA Inc. for Gore Creek Promenade landscape architectural services, in an
amount, not to exceed $203,450.00.
Background: There are two components to this agenda item: the first is to present an updated
concept design for the Gore Creek Promenade Renewal Project; the second is to request the
Town Council authorization to enter into an agreement with EDSA Inc. for the completion of the
design work and construction documents.
Public comment was called at timestamp 1:05:32 on the High Five Video. Public comment
ended at timestamp 1:16:22 on the High Five Video.
Staufer made a motion to enter into the requested agreement; Phillips seconded; motion passed
(6-0, Seibert absent).
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6. Public Hearings
Discussion for Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 1:28:04 on the High Five
video.
6.1 Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance Authorizing the
Creation of the Vail Home Partners Corporation Pursuant to the Colorado Revised
Nonprofit Corporation Act; Authorizing the Corporation to Incur Financial Obligations to
Finance the Acquisition and Construction of a Multifamily Rental Housing Development;
Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Property to the Corporation by Quit Claim Deed;
Ratifying Action Previously Taken and Appertaining Thereto; and Repealing all
Ordinances in Conflict Herewith
Presenter(s): Jason Dietz, Housing Director and Carlie Smith, Finance Director
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2025 upon second
reading. Staff recommends tabling this ordinance to Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.
Background: Second reading of the Ordinance regarding the West Middle Creek Village
Apartments Development and approval of the formation of the Non-Profit Corporation.
Chapin made a motion to table the ordinance to March 4, 2025; Staufer seconded; motion
passed (6-0, Seibert absent).
There being no further business to come before the council, Phillips made a motion to
adjourn the meeting; Davis seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Attest: __________________________________
Travis Coggin, Mayor
______________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk