HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-2 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting1.Call to Order (4:30pm)
2.Swearing in New Council Members (4:30pm)
2.1 Swearing in New Council Members (5 min.)
3.Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem (4:35pm)
(5 min.) Per Vail Town Charter Section 3.3-3.4, the members will select the Mayor and Mayor
Pro Tem by motion, as follows: "I move _____________ to be elected as Mayor of the Town
of Vail for a two year term, which ends at the organizational meeting held after the regular
municipal election in November 2027." The motion will require a second and a vote of all
members of council. Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem requires the same formal action by
motion and approval of Council.
4.DRB/PEC (4:40pm)
4.1 DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
5.Information Update (4:45pm)
5.1 November 2025 Revenue Update
6.Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports (4:45pm)
6.1 Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee (15 min.)
6.2 Town Manager Report (5 min.)
6.3 Council Matters and Status Report
7.Executive Session (5:05pm)
(30 min.) Executive Session pursuant to:
C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions; and C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to
matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations and instruct
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Afternoon Session Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oyw9y1kxSw-J5pQI37bJBA
4:30 PM, December 2, 2025
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time
Council will consider an item.
DRB Results 11-19-25.pdf
PEC Results 11-24-25.pdf
251202 Town of Vail Revenue Update.pdf
TM Update 120225.docx
251202 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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negotiators on the topic of: 1. Operating Agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Park
and Recreation District for Dobson Arena; and 2. Vail Beauty Corp dba La Vail Boutique and
Reservalife vs. Town of Vail Case No.1:19-cv-02790-CMA-GPG
8.Recess 5:35pm (estimate)
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Swearing in New Council Members (4:30pm)
SUBJECT:Swearing in New Council Members (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update
AGENDA SECTION:DRB/PEC (4:40pm)
SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
DRB Results 11-19-25.pdf
PEC Results 11-24-25.pdf
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Design Review Board Minutes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Roland J Kjesbo
Kit Austin
Mary Egan
Absent: Anthony J Grandt
Herbert B Roth
1. Virtual Meeting Link
Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings. Once registered, you will receive
a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.
2. Call to Order
3. Main Agenda
3.1 DRB25 -0191 - 303 Gore Creek Drive 2A, 2B, 2D
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 303 Gore Creek Drive 2A, 2B, 2D/Lot 1-6, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: 303 Gore Creek Drive Inc Televisa Estudios & 303 Gore Creek Drive Inc & Richard
K. Parker Revocable Trust, represented by KH Webb Architects 303GoreCreek_Plans1.pdf
303GoreCreek_Plans2.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the findings it meets 14-10-3, 14-10-4, 14-10-5;
Mary Egan seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
3.2 DRB25-0044 - 1707 Geneva Drive II LLC
Final review of new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 1707 Geneva Drive A/Lot 3, Matterhorn Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: 1707 Geneva Drive II LLC, represented by John G Martin
Architects 1707Geneva_PlanSet.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the findings it meets 14-10-3, 14-10-4, 14-10-5 ; Kit
Austin seconded the motion Passed (2 - 1).
Voting For: Kit Austin, Roland J Kjesbo
Voting Against: Mary Egan
3.3 DRB25-0430 - Potato Patch Condos
Final review of a conceptual review (stucco, railing, roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 770 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 6, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Potato Patch Condos, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
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770PotatoPatch_conceptual.pdf
Conceptual only. No action taken.
4. Staff Approvals
4.1 DRB25-0066 - Baggaley Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/ Legal Description: 4352 Spruce Way 5, Lot 9, Block 3, Bighorn Subdvision 3rd Addition
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Jason & Jacqui Baggaley
4.2 DRB25-0299 - Sorem Properties LLC
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 400 Vail Valley Drive 1/Tract B, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Sorem Properties LLC, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
4.3 DRB25-0320 - First Chair Housing Trustee
Final review of an exterior alteration (walkway)
Address/ Legal Description: 600 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: First Chair Housing Trustee LLC, represented by Carrilo Builders
4.4 DRB25-0327 - Smith Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (doors)
Address/ Legal Description: 2448 Garmisch Drive 8/Lot 4 & 5, Block G, Vail Das Schone Filing 2
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Thomas Smith, represented by Lifetime Windows and Siding
4.5 DRB25-0336 - Verdant LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 3910 Fall Line Drive 17/Lot 17, Pitkin Creek Townhomes
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Verdant LLC, represented by Renewal by Andersen
4.6 DRB25-0354 - Ludwig Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/ Legal Description: 2773 Kinnikinnick Road 2D/Lot 4, Block 4, Vail Intermountain
Development Subdivision
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Thomas & Lisa Ludwig, reprsented Studio Spinnato
4.7 DRB25-0384 - Zuma Restaurant
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 16 Vail Road/Lot M & O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
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Applicant Name: Zuma Restaurant, represented by Semple Brown Design
4.8 DRB25-0395 - Netzorg/Rana Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/ Legal Description: 4256 Columbine Drive/Lot 20-4, Bighorn Subdivision
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Judi Rana & Gordon & Jane Netzorg, represented by Nedbo Construction
4.9 DRB25-0398 - Faherty
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 122 East Meadow Drive/Tract C, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Faherty, represented by Roaring Fork Sign and Lighting Company
4.10 DRB25-0410 - Creekside Condos
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 223 Gore Creek Drive/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Creekside Condos, represented by The Reynolds Corporation
4.11 DRB25-0413 - Vail East Townhouses
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 5020 Main Gore Place 14/Vail East Townhomes and Condominiums
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Gregory Diven
4.12 DRB25-0415 - Steinert Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/ Legal Description: 141 West Meadow Drive 5/Lot D2, Vail Village Filing 2
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Mella Wheatley
4.13 DRB25-0420 - Distelhorst Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (HVAC)
Address/ Legal Description: 4592 Streamside Circle East/Lot 2, Distelhorst Subdivision
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Frederick W Distelhorst Revocable Trust, represented by Streamside Healing Arts
4.14 DRB25-0421 - Weihaupt Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 945 Red Sandstone Road C1/Lot B7. Block B, Lion's Ridge
Subdivision Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Juile Weihaupt
4.15 DRB25-0426 - Guerrero Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (window)
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Address/ Legal Description: 1116 Sandstone Drive 301/Lot A5, Block A, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Patricia Guerrero, represented by Renewal by Andersen
4.16 DRB25-0429 - Capranea
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 281 Bridge Street/Lot D & E, Block 5C, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Capranea, represented by Roaring Fork Sign and Lighting Company
5. Staff Denials
6. Adjournment
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Adjourn ; Mary Egan seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
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Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes
Monday, November 24, 2025
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Brad Hagedorn
Margaret H Brown
John Rediker
William A Jensen
Absent: Robert N Lipnick
David N Tucker
Craig H Lintner Jr
1. Virtual Link
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you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.
2. Call to Order
3. Main Agenda
3.1
A request for the review of a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-7B-3,
Permitted and Conditional Uses, First Floor or Street Level, Vail Town Code, to allow
for an outdoor patio at the Sitzmark Lodge, pursuant to Section 12-16, Conditional Use
Permits, Vail Town Code located at 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village Filing 1, Block 5-
B, part of Lot A. (PEC25-0037)
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: LCPK Vail Owner LLC, represented by Steve Kisielica
Time: 30 Min
PEC25-0037 Sitzmark Staff Memo.pdf
Attachment A. Vicinity Map - Sitzmark CUP.pdf
Attachment B. Applicant narrative and documents.pdf
Hagedorn recused.
Planner Knight gives a presentation.
Knight and Rediker discuss revocable ROW permits.
Knight talks about the conditional use setups. She talks about the review criteria, staff is
recommending approval with conditions.
Rediker confirms it is temporary fire pits. Rediker and staff discuss the operation of Checkpoint
Charlie. Jensen asks about the use of the parking spaces?
Knight believes there are three spots for full-time parking while two spots by the entry are for loading
and unloading. Knight talks about the anticipated operation in the case of special events.
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Hanlon confirms with Knight that this proposal will eliminate tandem parking completely.
Steve Kisielica represents the applicant. He gives a presentation, talks about the proposed use and
the intent to create an amenity in this location.
Kisielica talks about the operation of Checkpoint Charlie.
Rediker asks about the loading and unloading.
Kisielica says it will move based on the conditional use option.
Hanlon, when full patio is in use, where do you envision loading and unloading for check-in?
Kisielica, they would love to have this happen more often, but logistically it’s a challenge. They inform
guests of the situation in advance. What they currently do during closures is meet them on Willow Rd
or Willow Place – that is a handful of days a year.
Rediker and K discuss the existing garage, it holds about 20 vehicles. We have to communicate well
with the guests in advance.
Rediker asks about the temporary firepits.
Kisielica, they are propane and easily movable.
Rediker asks for public comment.
Jensen is supportive of request.
Hanlon agrees, appreciates work that has gone into it and this is a highly complicated area, there
are thoughtful provisions.
Rediker agrees. Agrees with Staff that the criteria are met. Criteria 3 was tricky simply because of
where it is, clearly what has been established today is that the TOV and Sitzmark have been working
together over the years to alleviate those concerns that we would have in this area. This CUP and
new parking configuration are an improvement and adding some outdoor vibrancy.
Margaret H Brown made a motion to Approve with the findings on pg. 9 & 10 of the staff memo; the
conditions on pg. 9 of the memo with the addition of the phrase "permitting fire pits"; William A
Jensen seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
3.2
A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 3-2-6G
Function, Vail Town Code, for approval of the Vail Golf Club Gore Creek Enhancement
Plan as an addition to the Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan. (PEC25-0036)
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Vail Golf Club. represented by Town of Vail
Time: 45 Min
PEC25-0036 Staff memo Nov 24, 2025 .pdf
Attachment A. Vail Golf Club Gore Creek Enhancement Plan.pdf
Attachment B. Vail Golf Club Gore Creek Enhancement Plan - Track
Changes.pdf Attachment C. Applicant Narrative.pdf
Attachment D. Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan.pdf
Attachment E. Golf Club Open House Public Comments.pdf
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Attachment F. Golf Club Plan Maps.pdf
Attachment G. Maps.pdf
Attachment H. Appendices.pdf
Hagedorn recused. Planner Michaelsen gives a presentation. He walks through the review criteria,
Staff is recommending approval.
Pete Wadden with Town of Vail is representing the applicant. He talks about the changes since the
last meeting. Wadden walks through the goals of the plan. He walks through the major proposed
changes and tree removals.
Rediker asks about sand being deposited in Gore Creek that is not working its way out through
natural processes.
Wadden says that is a challenge.
Rediker, are there concerns with point sources of solution from the frontage road?
Wadden, confirms because of stormwater runoff.
Hanlon appreciates all the work that has gone into this and the collaboration with the VRD.
Rediker asks for public comment.
Jensen thinks these environmental initiatives to enhance Gore Creek are critical, but also realize
that through those efforts there will be changes that he views as beneficial to the users and play of
the golf course. Place priority on environmental health of Gore Creek.
Hanlon inclines to support this, shares Jensen sensitivity to the discomfort that Golf Course
may experience, everyone involved has made an effort to address that. A live and healthy creek
as the centerpiece is important, appreciates the work.
Rediker, it’s taken a lot of efforts to help enhance Gore Creek, we’re actually seeing good results. This
is another part of it. This process was collaborative, VRD was involved, the major stakeholders are
very supportive of it. The criteria are met.
John Rediker made a motion to Approve with the findings on pg. 10 & 11 of the staff memo;
seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 PEC Minutes 11-10-25
PEC Results 11-10-25.pdf
Hanlon makes the correction she abstained on the vote for the minutes from Oct. 27.
Rediker notes the discussion for Item 5.1 was listed incorrectly, and that text should only have been
for Item 6.1. Rediker stresses the importance of detailed minutes.
William A Jensen made a motion to Approve with the two amendments as discussed; Margaret H
Brown seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
5. Information Update
6. Adjournment
William A Jensen made a motion to Adjourn ; Margaret H Brown seconded the motion Passed (3
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- 0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Jake Shipe
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (4:45pm)
SUBJECT:November 2025 Revenue Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
251202 Town of Vail Revenue Update.pdf
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE UPDATE
December 2, 2025
4.0% General Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, October 2025 collections are estimated to
be $1,822,862, up 4.0% from 2024 and up 4.0% from the budget.
2025 YTD collections of $35,598,680 are up 3.1% from 2024 and up 3.4% from
the budget. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 3.0% for
the 12-months ending September 2025. CPI was not reported for October 2025
due to the recent government shutdown. The annual budget totals $42.1 million.
0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, October 2025 collections of the 0.5% housing
sales tax are estimated to be $219,129, up 4.2% from 2024 and up 1.0% from the
budget. 2025 YTD collections of $4,318,903 are up 3.1% from 2024 and up 1.4%
from the budget. The annual budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $5.2
million.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through November 24 total $8,722,436, up 6.7% from 2024. The
number of property sales (excluding time-shares) is tracking up 2.3% from 2024,
while the average collection amount is up 4.5%. The proposed amended budget
for RETT collections totals $8.9 million for 2025.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through November 24 total $2,273,401 compared to
$2,821,327 in 2024. The budget totals $2.5 million for 2025.
Lift Tax
Lift tax collections through October 2025 total $5,504,043, up 2.0% or $106,877
from October 2024. The budget totals $6,915,427.
Winter Parking Pass Sales
Winter parking pass sales for the 2025 – 2026 season through November 24th total
approximately $963,270 (through November 24th). This compares to
approximately $950,030 at this time last year. The increase in collections from the
prior year is due to the pass price increases implemented for Winter 2025-2026. If
prices not been increased, collections would have been slightly down from the prior
year. The total budget for Winter parking pass sales is $1,240,000.
The number of passes sold by type is included in the chart on the following page:
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Summary
Across all funds and excluding one-time grants and reimbursements, year-to-date
total revenue of $86.9 million is up 2.8% from the proposed amended budget and
is flat with the prior year. Compared to the prior year, real estate transfer tax, sales
tax, and parking fee collections have increased, while interest earnings and use
tax collections have decreased.
Pass Type
2025 - 2026
Pass Sales
2024 – 2025
Pass Sales
Increase /
(Decrease)
from Prior
Year
Premier 18 18 -
Vail Village Business Premier 56 65 (6)
Lionshead Business Premier 4 7 (3)
Employee 355 378 (23)
Employee Plus 245 239 6
Local 2,063 1,917 146
Total 2,741 2,621 120
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2025 Budget % change % change
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Budget Variance from 2024 from Budget
January 4,076,145$ 3,422,209$ 5,217,125$ 5,911,572$ 5,805,199$ 5,791,927$ 5,966,481$ 174,554$ 2.78% 3.01%
February 4,285,633 3,691,850 5,686,585 6,041,108 6,080,349 6,063,693 6,299,821 236,128 3.61% 3.89%
March 2,243,518 4,364,797 5,912,059 6,055,992 6,412,535 6,162,148 6,253,020 90,872 -2.49% 1.47%
April 427,518 1,751,528 2,234,296 2,264,892 1,842,893 2,082,859 2,192,604 109,745 18.98% 5.27%
May 503,828 1,061,516 1,227,974 1,118,011 1,176,629 1,152,860 1,206,026 53,166 2.50% 4.61%
June 1,023,517 2,149,312 2,317,931 2,272,457 2,361,482 2,355,770 2,354,260 (1,510) -0.31% -0.06%
July 2,084,644 3,491,668 3,507,973 3,412,277 3,643,192 3,629,309 3,718,909 89,600 2.08% 2.47%
August 2,138,838 2,877,550 2,997,389 2,932,111 3,052,213 3,038,643 3,257,865 219,222 6.74% 7.21%
September 1,767,393 2,359,528 2,441,331 2,508,064 2,415,397 2,414,174 2,526,832 112,658 4.61% 4.67%
October 1,371,727 1,734,964 1,729,558 1,773,358 1,753,419 1,752,419 1,822,862 70,443 3.96% 4.02%
YTD 19,922,761$ 26,904,921$ 33,272,221$ 34,289,842$ 34,543,307$ 34,443,802$ 35,598,680$ 1,154,878$ 3.06% 3.35%
November 1,425,461 1,880,397 1,902,643 1,901,141 1,844,461 1,843,961 -
December 3,625,189 5,749,365 5,602,018 5,811,950 5,789,893 5,776,237 -
Total 24,973,411$ 34,534,683$ 40,776,882$ 42,002,933$ 42,177,661$ 42,064,000$ 35,598,680$ 1,154,878$ 3.06%3.35%
2025 Budget % change % change
2022 2023 2024 Budget Variance from 2024 from Budget
January 645,487$ 720,906$ 705,167$ 711,525$ 726,278$ 14,753$ 2.99% 2.07%
February 702,730 736,788 741,549 753,337 767,781 14,444 3.54% 1.92%
March 719,717 738,244 783,123 769,644 763,873 (5,771) -2.46% -0.75%
April 269,018 271,930 222,032 249,107 264,433 15,326 19.10% 6.15%
May 146,657 132,333 139,793 143,483 143,928 445 2.96% 0.31%
June 280,460 275,113 284,485 291,846 284,012 (7,834) -0.17% -2.68%
July 424,602 412,849 439,142 448,039 448,578 539 2.15% 0.12%
August 361,165 352,887 369,212 377,205 394,332 17,127 6.80% 4.54%
September 294,861 304,068 293,066 299,772 306,559 6,787 4.60% 2.26%
October 207,397 213,568 210,364 217,051 219,129 2,078 4.17% 0.96%
YTD 4,052,094$ 4,158,686$ 4,187,933$ 4,261,009$ 4,318,903$ 57,894$ 3.13% 1.36%
November 230,383 229,092 222,639 228,495 -
December 671,982 703,050 699,750 712,030 -
Total 4,954,459$ 5,090,828$ 5,110,322$ 5,201,534$ 4,318,903$ 57,894$ 3.13% 1.36%
Town of Vail Revenue Update
December 2, 2025
4.0% GENERAL SALES TAX
2025 Budget Comparison
Actual 4.0% Collections
0.5% HOUSING SALES TAX
2025 Budget Comparison
4.0% Collected
Sales Tax
Actual 0.5% Collections 0.5% Collected
Sales Tax
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
YTD 4% General Sales Tax Collections By Year
December 2, 2025
Through October 31
October 4% General Sales Tax Collections By Year
Through October 31
•October collections of $1,822,862 are up 4.0% from prior year and are up 4.0% from the budget.
$1,734,964
$1,729,558
$1,773,358
$1,753,419
$1,822,862
$0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 $1,800,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$26,904,921
$33,272,221
$34,289,842
$34,543,307
$35,598,680
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
•YTD collections of $35,598,680 are up 3.1% from prior year and are up 3.4% from the budget.
•Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 3.0% for the 12-months ending
September 2025.CPI was not reported for October 2025 due to the recent government shutdown.
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
December 2, 2025
October 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Collections By Year
Real Estate Transfer Tax by Year
YTD Through November 2025
October Collections YTD Collections
•This chart shows YTD collections of 1% RETT, segmented by real property values. 2025
collections are up 6.7% from the prior year.
$11,567,947
$9,306,355
$7,449,244 $8,178,598 $8,722,436
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Sales Less Than $2.5 Million Sales $2.5 to $5 Million Sales $5 to $10 Million Sales Over $10 Million
•October collections of $219,129 are up 4.2% from prior year and are up 1.0% from the budget.
•2025 YTD collections of $4,318,903 are up 3.1% from 2024 and up 1.4% from the budget. The
annual budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $5.2 million.
$207,397 $213,568 $210,364 $219,129
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
2022 2023 2024 2025
$4,052,094 $4,158,686 $4,187,933 $4,318,903
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
$5,000,000
2022 2023 2024 2025
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
December 2, 2025
Construction Use Tax by Year
YTD Through November 2025
YTD Lift Tax Collections
YTD Through October 2025
•Use Tax collections through November 24 total $2,273,401 compared to $2,821,327 from this
time last year. This is a decrease of (19.4)%.
$3,525,642
$1,978,061 $2,130,807
$2,821,327
$2,273,401
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
•2025 YTD lift tax collections of $5,504,043 are up 2.0% or $106,877 from the same time last
year.
$4,396,842
$5,168,789
$5,076,951
$5,397,166
$5,504,043
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
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Vail Business Review
October and Summer Season 2025
December 2, 2025
The Vail Business Review breaks down the 4.5% sales tax collected for the month of
October and the May to October Summer Season. The 4.5% sales tax includes the
town’s general 4% sales tax and the 0.5% housing sales tax supported by Town of Vail
voters during the November 2021 election, effective January 1, 2022. The housing sales
tax sunsets on December 31, 2051.
October 4.5% sales tax was up 4.9% from the prior year. Retail increased 3.9%,
lodging decreased (3.8)%, food and beverage increased 4.5%, and utilities/other
increased 37.2%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for the month of
October was up 1.2% compared to prior year.
2025 Summer Season 4.5% sales tax was up 3.7% from the prior year. Retail
increased 7.8%, lodging decreased (3.0)%, food and beverage increased 2.2%, and
utilities/other increased 16.2%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for the
Summer Season was up 0.8% compared to prior year.
Town of Vail sales tax reports, the Vail Business Review, and financial statements are
available on the internet at vail.gov. You may email me to request to have the Vail
Business Review emailed to you automatically.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales
tax collections as opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or
Carlie Smith, Finance Director, at (970) 479-2119.
Sincerely,
Lauren Noll
Revenue Manager
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October 2024
Sales Tax Collections by Business Type
October 2025
Town of Vail Business Review
October Sales Tax Collections by Year
October 2025 Sales Tax
839,357
Lodging
509,876 Food &
Beverage
458,220 Utilities &
Other
234,479
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
3.9% 4.5%37.2%
Retail
1,736,549
1,945,473
1,990,513
1,947,145
2,041,931
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
General Sales Tax
Housing Sales Tax
• October 2025 retail sales increased 3.9%, lodging decreased (3.8)%, food and beverage increased
4.5%, and utilities and other increased 37.2%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
Retail
807,513
Lodging
530,213 Food &
Beverage
438,529 Utilities &
Other
170,891
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
(3.8)%
• This report represents collections of Town of Vail sales tax, as opposed to actual gross sales.
• On January 1st, 2022, Town of Vail sales tax increased from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items except food for
home consumption. 2022-2025 above include the 0.5% increase to sales tax, depicted in light blue.
2021 shows 4.0% sales tax collections.
• Total October 2024 collections were $1,947,145; October 2025 collections were $2,041,931, up from the
prior year 4.9%.
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October 2025 Sales Tax
Town of Vail Business Review
October 2024October 2025
Geographic Area Trends by Year
October Sales Tax
Sales Tax by Location
Other Areas
15%
Lionshead
10%
Out of
Town
41%
Vail Village
34%
• Vail Village sales tax increased 2.7%, Lionshead decreased (3.4)%, Other Areas increased 1.0%, and Out
of Town increased 10.2%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were up 1.2%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
252,700
327,832
160,209
193,748
708,111
740,368
615,530
683,525
$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Vail Village
Out of Town
Lionshead
Other Areas
814,243
655,501
229,293
281,476
• This chart shows October sales tax collections by geographic area over time.
• 2022-2025 include the 0.5% increase for housing sales tax, depicted in lighter shades. General
4.0% sales tax collections are shown in darker shades.
307,561192,839 788,920
657,824
675,733
186,226 869,372
310,600
Other Areas
15%
Lionshead
9%
Out of
Town
43%
Vail Village
33%
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Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year
Retail Business 4.5% Sales Tax Detail
October 2025 Sales Tax
Town of Vail Business Review
Apparel
$123,647
Grocery
$120,590
Gallery
$7,421
Gifts
$5,740
Jewelry
$43,616
Retail Liquor
$26,781
Retail Other
$358,360
Sporting Goods
$50,958
Online Retailers
$102,162
Retail Home
Occupation
$83
• October 2025 accommodations services decreased (3.8)% from the prior year. Short-term rentals decreased
(5.4)% and hotels and lodges decreased (2.9)%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
• Short-term rental sales tax collection numbers include online marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and VRBO.
Revenue collections from facilitators may include some hotels and lodges that advertise and rent properties on
these platforms.
274,605
192,579
330,494
199,719
320,894
188,981
$0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000
Hotel and Lodges
Short-Term Rentals
2025 2024 2023
23
Retail 138,379 144,540 -4.26%
Lodging 78,490 84,193 -6.77%
F & B 90,206 75,472 19.52%
Other 3,526 3,356 5.06%
Total 310,600 307,561 0.99%
Retail 26,963 33,096 -18.53%
Lodging 81,192 80,733 0.57%
F & B 72,965 72,704 0.36%
Other 5,107 6,307 -19.02%
Total 186,226 192,839 -3.43%
Retail 419,443 397,476 5.53%
Lodging 228,735 232,899 -1.79%
F & B 126 1,450 -91.28%
Other 221,067 157,094 40.72%
Total 869,372 788,920 10.20%
Retail 254,572 232,401 9.54%
Lodging 121,459 132,388 -8.26%
F & B 294,923 288,903 2.08%
Other 4,779 4,133 15.62%
Total 675,733 657,824 2.72%
Retail 839,357 807,513 3.94%
Lodging 509,876 530,213 -3.84%
F & B 458,220 438,529 4.49%
Other 234,479 170,891 37.21%
Total 2,041,931 1,947,145 4.87%
Retail Apparel 123,647 136,965 -9.72%
Retail Food 120,590 132,057 -8.68%
Retail Gallery 7,421 4,940 50.22%
Retail Gift 5,740 3,574 60.59%
Retail Home Occupation 83 206 -59.86%
Retail Jewelry 43,616 19,454 124.20%
Retail Liquor 26,781 29,340 -8.72%
Retail Other 358,360 336,069 6.63%
Retail Sport 50,958 62,517 -18.49%
Retail Online Retailer 102,162 82,390 24.00%
Total 839,357 807,513 3.94%
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
October 4.5% Sales Tax
2025 Collections 2024 Collections YoY % Change
Total - All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
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May - October 2024
Sales Tax Collections by Business Type
May - October 2025
Town of Vail Business Review
May - October Sales Tax Collections by Year
Summer Season 2025 Sales Tax
6,520,247
Lodging
4,647,706 Food &
Beverage
4,261,014
Utilities &
Other
1,253,162
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
7.8%2.2%16.2%
Retail
13,653,696
15,927,347
15,707,895
16,091,665
16,682,129
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
General Sales Tax
Housing Sales Tax
• 2025 Summer Season retail sales increased 7.8%, lodging decreased (3.0)%, food and beverage
increased 2.2%, and utilities and other increased 16.2%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
Retail
6,050,972
Lodging
4,793,522 Food &
Beverage
4,168,526
Utilities &
Other
1,078,645
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
(3.0)%
• This report represents collections of Town of Vail sales tax, as opposed to actual gross sales.
• On January 1st, 2022, Town of Vail sales tax increased from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items except food for
home consumption. 2022-2025 above include the 0.5% increase to sales tax, depicted in light blue.
2021 shows 4.0% sales tax collections.
• Total Summer Season 2024 collections were $16,091,665; Summer Season 2025 collections were
$16,682,129, up from the prior year 3.7%.
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Summer Season 2025 Sales Tax
Town of Vail Business Review
May - October 2024May - October 2025
Geographic Area Trends by Year
May - October Sales Tax
Sales Tax by Location
Other Areas
16%
Lionshead
13%
Out of
Town
30%
Vail Village
41%
• Vail Village sales tax increased 4.5%, Lionshead decreased (8.9)%, Other Areas decreased (0.7)%, and
Out of Town increased 10.4%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were up 0.8%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
2,065,649
2,422,363
1,582,467
1,957,811
4,090,662
4,759,928
5,914,918
6,787,245
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Vail Village
Out of Town
Lionshead
Other Areas
4,795,913
6,595,206
1,969,161
2,347,615
• This chart shows 2025 Summer Season sales tax collections by geographic area over time.
• 2022-2025 include the 0.5% increase for housing sales tax, depicted in lighter shades. General
4.0% sales tax collections are shown in darker shades.
2,533,3712,104,737 4,811,529
6,642,028
6,938,250
1,918,331
5,310,204
2,515,344
Other Areas
15%
Lionshead
11%
Out of
Town
32%
Vail Village
42%
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Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year
Retail Business 4.5% Sales Tax Detail
Summer Season 2025 Sales Tax
Town of Vail Business Review
Apparel
$1,285,195
Grocery
$1,007,423
Gallery
$67,774
Gifts
$51,085
Jewelry
$390,460Retail Liquor
$237,063
Retail Other
$2,312,197
Sporting Goods
$514,122
Online Retailers
$650,857
Retail Home
Occupation
$4,070
• 2025 Summer Season accommodations services decreased (3.0)% from the prior year. Short-term rentals
increased 1.4% and hotels and lodges decreased (5.0)%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
• Short-term rental sales tax collection numbers include online marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and VRBO.
Revenue collections from facilitators may include some hotels and lodges that advertise and rent properties on
these platforms.
3,117,053
1,431,382
3,354,826
1,438,696
3,188,583
1,459,123
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000
Hotel and Lodges
Short-Term Rentals
2025 2024 2023
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Retail 1,004,832 1,032,127 -2.64%
Lodging 768,649 826,503 -7.00%
F & B 702,903 624,196 12.61%
Other 38,960 50,544 -22.92%
Total 2,515,344 2,533,371 -0.71%
Retail 325,616 346,979 -6.16%
Lodging 818,184 906,465 -9.74%
F & B 755,595 786,147 -3.89%
Other 18,937 65,146 -70.93%
Total 1,918,331 2,104,737 -8.86%
Retail 2,602,895 2,411,832 7.92%
Lodging 1,539,729 1,480,187 4.02%
F & B 7,430 10,628 -30.09%
Other 1,160,151 908,882 27.65%
Total 5,310,204 4,811,529 10.36%
Retail 2,586,904 2,260,034 14.46%
Lodging 1,521,145 1,580,367 -3.75%
F & B 2,795,086 2,747,554 1.73%
Other 35,114 54,073 -35.06%
Total 6,938,250 6,642,028 4.46%
Retail 6,520,247 6,050,972 7.76%
Lodging 4,647,706 4,793,522 -3.04%
F & B 4,261,014 4,168,526 2.22%
Other 1,253,162 1,078,645 16.18%
Total 16,682,129 16,091,665 3.67%
Retail Apparel 1,285,195 1,247,476 3.02%
Retail Food 1,007,423 1,028,223 -2.02%
Retail Gallery 67,774 93,980 -27.88%
Retail Gift 51,085 30,238 68.94%
Retail Home Occupation 4,070 1,886 115.82%
Retail Jewelry 390,460 210,266 85.70%
Retail Liquor 237,063 255,855 -7.35%
Retail Other 2,312,197 2,087,872 10.74%
Retail Sport 514,122 539,424 -4.69%
Retail Online Retailer 650,857 555,752 17.11%
Total 6,520,247 6,050,972 7.76%
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
Summer Season (May-Oct) 4.5% Sales Tax
2025 Collections 2024 Collections YoY % Change
Total - All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(4:45pm)
SUBJECT:Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee (15 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(4:45pm)
SUBJECT:Town Manager Report (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
TM Update 120225.docx
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Town Managers’ Update
December 2, 2025
1. Dates for Council
Saturday, November 29th at 6:00 p.m.: Tree lighting in Lionshead.
Thursday, December 4th at 5:30p.m.: Town of Vail Holiday Party at Deca Bowl. This is the
annual employee holiday party.
Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. Tree lighting in Vail Village
Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00: Eagle County party for local government at the West
Riverfront Resort and Spa. This is an annual party where all the county and municipal local
elected officials, managers, and Department Directors are invited to attend
December 12th at 8:30 a.m.: Mayors Roundtable at the Eagle County Room, Eagle County
Building. This is a meeting for the mayors and managers of the valley hosted by the County
Commissioners.
Friday, December 19th, Town of Vail drop the puck night at Yeti at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
January 9, Ski with an elected official. Location and start time TBD.
January 19th and 20th: Town Council Strategic Planning Retreat. Location TBD
2. Other
The Town Manager may have other topics that have arisen since the publication of the Council
packet.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:December 2, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(4:45pm)
SUBJECT:Council Matters and Status Report
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
251202 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Status Report
Report for December 2, 2025
Town Council gave a big shout out to the Parking Sales team for their
patience and excellent customer service!
Council also acknowledged the amazing new programs at the Vail
Public Library and encouraged everyone to follow them on Instagram
to learn about all the fun things to do at the Library!
The Economic Development and Tourism team received big
compliments on the new “Stoke Sessions” music series!
The entire Town Council expressed heartfelt thanks to both Travis and
Pete for their service on Council, each giving individual remarks and
acknowledgments.
Social Media Listening
This report covers the last month, Oct. 29 – Nov. 26, due to a technical glitch with
Sprout Listening for the last council meeting:
https://share.sproutsocial.com/view/f2051807-7aa6-4e9d-8518-077aa6be9db7
The settings were adjusted in this report to compare this time period to the same time
period last year, and unique authors are down 22% - probably a reflection of the lower
snow totals and hence lower visitation. The post sentiment around the village
experience still remains mostly upbeat (this is the most engaged post from this time
period, posted Nov. 21), with the 2% lower positive sentiment being more due to
comments around speed cameras; mistaking Vail, CO for a negative social media story
in Vail, AZ; and an ethics complaint around a trip to Vail by lawmakers.
In the News______________________________________________________
Nov. 12
Community Food Drive
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https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-hosts-community-food-drive/a24060/
AI Project
https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-hosts-community-food-drive/a24060/
Speed Cameras
https://www.realvail.com/automated-speed-enforcement-program-goes-live-in-vail/a24066/
Nov. 13
Paid Parking
https://www.realvail.com/paid-parking-begins-friday-with-scheduled-opening-of-vail-
mountain/a24077/
Nov. 14
Vail Mountain Opening
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-mountain-opens-on-a-bluebird-day-offering-guests-fresh-
corduroy-and-free-food/
Nov. 17
Geothermal Distict
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-town-council-creation-geothermal-district-reduce-emissions-
climate-goals/
Issue 2A
https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/17/vail-voters-reject-plan-to-tax-short-term-rentals/
Nov. 19
2026 Budget
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-135-7-million-2026-budget/
Nov. 20
Energy Rebates
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/energy-rebates-and-savings-programs-for-vail-residents/
Nov. 21
VLMDAC Openings
https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-seeks-marketing-district-advisory-board-members/a24137/
Nov. 25
Community Food Drive
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/town-of-vail-hosts-community-food-drive/
Moffat Case
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/criminal-case-against-former-vail-elected-official-highlights-
staffing-issues-in-das-office/
Shop with a Cop
https://www.realvail.com/community-donations-needed-for-23rd-annual-shop-with-a-
cop/a24180/
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Future Topics, December 2025
TOPIC DEPARTMENT
Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements design update Public Works
VLMDAC Board Opening Interviews/appointments Economic Development
Lunar Park SDD Community Development
Permission to proceed application for 230 Bridge St. Community Development
Committee Appointments Town Council
East Lionshead Circle Application Appeal Community Development
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