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Home My WebLink About2026-01-13 VLHA Meeting Minutes Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 1 of 3 Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom. Zoom meeting 1 | Pre-Executive Session | https://vail.zoom.us/j/81133239787 Zoom meeting 2 | Post-Executive Session | https://vail.zoom.us/j/83110634258 Present: Steve Lindstrom, Chair Dan Godec Craig Denton Kristin Kenney Williams Absent: Christine Santucci Staff Present: Jason Dietz, Director of Housing Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist Robyn Smith, Senior Housing Coordinator 1. Call to Order (3:00pm) 2. Citizen Participation (5 min.) No public comment was received. 3. Approval of Minutes (5 min.) 3.1 Approval of December 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, Senior Housing Coordinator Time: 2 min 2025-12-09 VLHA Meeting Minutes.pdf Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to Approve ; Dan Godec seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). 3.2 Approval of December 16, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, Senior Housing Coordinator Time: 2 min 2025-12-16 VLHA Special Meeting Minutes.pdf Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to Approve ; Craig Denton seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). Board and staff briefiy discussed expectations for meeting minutes going forward, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence and context of discussion without becoming overly verbose or transcript-like. Staff noted that minutes will continue to evolve based on Board feedback. Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 2 of 3 4. Information Update 4.1 Housing Project Update Listen to update on Housing Development Projects. Presenter(s): Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist Time: 15 min Bengtson provided an update on active housing development projects. Timber Ridge continues to advance toward initial occupancy, with flnal inspections underway and early buildings fully under contract. Southface remains in active construction, with site work progressing and the project moving into the next phase of development. At the East Vail CDOT parcel, due diligence activities are nearing completion, and staff is preparing to advance entitlement work as remaining technical items are flnalized. Dietz advised board of Timber Ridge Employee Home Ownership Program (EHOP) opportunity. No action was requested or taken. 5. Executive Session Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to adjourn to executive session pursuant to: C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) to hold a conference with the Vail Local Housing Authority's legal counsel, for the purposes of receiving legal advice on speciflc legal questions; to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and instruct the negotiators; on the topics of: 1. contract for service with Impact Finance Center; 2. Powers and duties.; Craig Denton seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). 6. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session Regular meeting was called to order at 4:04pm. Consensus direction was provided to direct staff to move forward with legal counsel based on the Executive Session discussion. No formal motion was recorded. 7. Main Agenda 7.1 VLHA + Housing Semi-Annual Update to Vail Town Council Review, discuss, and provide feedback Conflrm alignment on 2026 housing priorities. Provide feedback and direction on the proposed narrative spine for the February 17 presentation and joint session with Town Council. Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom & Jason Dietz Time: 60 min Memo_VLHA_SemiAnnualUpdate_Prep_01132026.pdf Board and staff discussed preparation for the February 17, 2026 joint VLHA and Town Council session, which has been scheduled as a 60-minute meeting. The proposed format includes approximately 20 minutes for a VLHA presentation, 10 minutes for Economics & Planning Systems to present economic, environmental, and community beneflts of housing, and 30 minutes reserved for discussion with Town Council. Staff reviewed a memo framework prepared to support the session, which consolidates guiding housing documents, summarizes results delivered since the prior update, and refiects priorities identifled by the Board over the past year. Discussion focused on reflning a clear set of priorities to communicate to Town Council as part of its strategic planning process. Board members expressed general alignment with forwarding these priorities for Council consideration, emphasizing the importance of clarity, focus, and consistency in messaging. Staff reviewed a proposed narrative spine intended to guide development of the presentation deck, noting that it is intended as a Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 3 fiexible framework rather than a flnal presentation. The Board provided initial feedback and direction to continue reflnement of the narrative spine at the February 10, 2026 VLHA meeting. The Board discussed and conflrmed alignment and support of three primary 2026 priority areas: • Redevelop Policy, Data, & Decision-Making Infrastructure. • Create a Financial Catalyst for Affordable Homes • Support Development Projects & Partnerships. No formal motion was recorded. 7.2 North Trail Townhomes HOA Rent Review lease rate and direct staff to maintain or modify. Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, Senior Housing Coordinator Time: 15 min 2001 Lease Agreement with North Trail Townhomes Homeowners Association Inc for Leasehold Condominium.pdf MEMO_VLHA_NorthTrailTownHomes_LandLeaseRentReview_0113206.pdf Smith presented the required land lease rent review for the North Trail Townhomes property. Discussion conflrmed that the lease provides for periodic review and that the historical and current annual rent has been $1.00. Staff recommended continuation of the existing lease rate. The Board expressed consensus direction to continue the $1.00 annual land lease rent. Dan Godec made a motion to Authorize staff to continue the $ 1 per year annual lease rate for North Trail Townhomes for the next 5 years.; Craig Denton seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). 8. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members Godec will be seeking reappointment to VLHA at the end of his term. The board expressed support and emphasized importance of continuity in leadership. Dietz reported reformation of the Timber Ridge Taskforce. Godec and Denton to participate and provide their expertise on lending and real estate respectively. 9. Staff Update Smith advised: • Upcoming Town Council strategic planning retreat (January 19–20) will be recorded for public access. • Habitat for Humanity Housing Collaborative meeting scheduled for 5:30pm on Thursday January 22 at CMC in Edwards. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. • Two InDEED requests and one EHU Exchange under review for potential consideration by the VLHA at their February 10, 2026 regular meeting. • Requested direction to transition to vlha.net email addresses. Board requested to revisit at next meeting. 10. Adjournment Chairman Lindstrom adjourned at 4:31pm. Next Meeting Date Tuesday, February 10, 2026