HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-03 Town Council Afternoon Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documentation1.Call to Order (12:00pm)
2.Joint Meeting with Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council (VLMDAC) (12:00pm)
2.1 Joint Meeting with VLMDAC (60 min.)
3.Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
3.1 Red Sandstone Elementary Enrollment Update (1:00pm)15 min.
Verbal update no action required.
Presenter(s): Anne Heckman, Principal Red Sandstone and
Sarah Culbreth, Registrar Office
3.2 Winter Economic Update (1:15pm)20 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Director of Economic Development
and Tourism, and Carlie Smith, Director of Finance
Background: Staff has prepared an update for Council
outlining what the Town is hearing from local businesses and
the steps being taken to prepare for a mild winter and potential
revenue impacts.
3.3 Timber Ridge Employee Housing Incentive Program
Update (1:35pm)
20 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Albert Zamora, Human Resource Manager
Background: This memorandum serves as a follow-up to the
recent Town Council discussion from January 6th on Town of
Vail Employees home ownership opportunities at Timber
Ridge, EHOP and affordability strategies.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Afternoon Session Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link:
12:00 PM February 3, 2026
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time
Council will consider an item.
February 3 2026 VLMD _ VLMDAC Joint Meeting .pdf
Discover Vail - Brand Platform - 11.15.2024.pdf
Discover Vail Strategic Plan 2025-2027 - Jan26-Status.pdf
260203 Financial and Economic Update.docx
Vail Lodging Performance Update as of 1.27.26.pdf
Vail Pulse Survey January 28.pdf
Follow_Up_EHOP_Council_Memo.pdf
EHOP- Timber Ridge Council presentation- follow up-2.3.26.pdf
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3.4 Ford Park Gore Creek Restoration Project Update
(1:55pm)
20 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Pete Wadden
Background: Overview of a $617,000 in-stream habitat
restoration project to be completed in 2026 at Ford Park. The
project resulted from a settlement from a 2021 accidental
snowmaking discharge and is a partnership between the
Town, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Eagle Valley Trout
Unlimited.
3.5 Arrive Vail BUILD Grant Application Submittal Consent
(2:10pm)
10 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and
Transportation
Background: The Arrive Vail (Vail Transportation Center
Expansion) project is estimated to cost $85M-$100M. Staff is
exploring funding opportunities for final design and
construction. One current $25M opportunity is the Federal
BUILD Grant Program.
3.6 10th Mountain Memorial Landscape Renewal Project
(2:25pm)
20 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Landscape Architect and Kim
White, Landscape Architect II
Background: The purpose of this discussion is to gather
feedback from the Town Council regarding the design
concepts for improving durability and access to the 10th
Mountain Division Memorial located at the entrance to Vail
Village near the Covered Bridge.
3.7 2026 Summer Parking Rate Goals (2:45pm)30 min.
Listen to presentation and provide general direction for the
Parking Mobility Task Force.
Presenter(s): Stephanie Kashiwa, Parking Supervisor
Background: The Parking Mobility Task Force will begin
discussing the 2026 Summer Parking program this month.
The purpose of today's Council discussion is to review 2025
parking data and provide general direction with regard to
revenue goals for 2026.
4.DRB/PEC (3:15pm)
EastFordParkHabitatProjPresentationTC02032026.pdf
Gore Creek Habitat Enhancement_30% Plans (003).pdf
Staff Memorandum Ford Park Stream Restoration 020326.pdf
Council Memo 2-3-26_BUILD Grant.docx
10th Mountain Memorial memo.pdf
TC 02-03-2026 presentation.pdf
Council Parking 020326.pptx
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4.1 DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
5.Information Update (3:20pm)
5.1 January 2026 Revenue Update
5.2 November 20, 2025 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
5.3 December 18, 2025 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
6.Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports (3:20pm)
6.1 Matters from Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.)
6.2 Town Manager Report (5 min.)
6.3 Council Matters and Status Update
7.Executive Session (3:40pm) 90 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
negotiators on the topic 1. Operating Agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Park and
Recreation District for Dobson Arena; 2. Property Management Agreement for Residences at
Main Vail; 3. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Lease with Vail Valley Foundation; 4. Vail
International Issue; 5. pending contract negotiations with an event promoter; and
C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions; C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a) - to consider the purchase, acquisition,
lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property; 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/or instruct negotiators on the use of the Town’s power of Eminent
Domain to acquire certain purported property interests, consistent with the terms of Resolution
25, Series 2025, on property described as Tracts B, C and F, Vail Village 11th Filing, Town of
Vail, County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
8.Recess 5:20pm (estimate)
DRB Results 1-21-26.pdf
PEC Results 1-26-26.pdf
260203 Revenue Update.pdf
VLMDAC Minutes November 20, 2025.pdf
VLMDAC Minutes December 18 2025.pdf
260203 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Joint Meeting with Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
(VLMDAC) (12:00pm)
SUBJECT:Joint Meeting with VLMDAC (60 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
February 3 2026 VLMD _ VLMDAC Joint Meeting .pdf
Discover Vail - Brand Platform - 11.15.2024.pdf
Discover Vail Strategic Plan 2025-2027 - Jan26-Status.pdf
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JOINT MEETING
February 3, 2026
VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT &
VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Agenda
VLMD / VLMDAC JOINT MEETING
Agenda and Background Materials:
●Destination Marketing Organization Transition Overview (15 minutes)
●Brand (15 minutes)
●Events (15 minutes)
●Strategic Plan Alignment (15 minutes)
Additional Materials in Packet
-Discover Vail Brand Platform
-2026 Town Council Strategic Priorities
-2025 - 2027 Discover Vail Strategic Plan 6
DESTINATION
MARKETING
ORGANIZATION
TRANSITION
OVERVIEW
VLMD / VLMDAC JOINT MEETING
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DMO EVOLUTION
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION TRANSITION OVERVIEW
- PRESENT
VLMD evolves into a
comprehensive DMO,
encompassing 12 months of
destination marketing,
management, special events,
welcome centers, and business
development.8
PRE DMO
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION TRANSITION OVERVIEW
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DMO STRUCTURE
2025 - Present
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION TRANSITION OVERVIEW
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VAIL BRAND
VLMD / VLMDAC JOINT MEETING
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VAIL BRAND PLATFORM: POSITIONING STATEMENT
DISCOVER VAIL BRAND
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VAIL BRAND PLATFORM: PILLARS
DISCOVER VAIL BRAND
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CURRENT VAIL BRAND DIRECTION
Why VLMDAC Chose to Continue with Existing Logo for Brand
●Preserves established brand equity
●Differentiation comes from the Brand Platform, not the Logo
●Maximizes Marketing Impact and Resources
At the January 13 special meeting of the VLMDAC the decision was made to maintain the existing logo while building marketing
assets and campaigns on the adopted brand platform.
DISCOVER VAIL BRAND
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EVENTS
VLMD / VLMDAC JOINT MEETING
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROCESS
EVENTS
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2
3
4
Cycle 1: Fall, Cycle 2: Spring.
Event producers apply for sponsorship, linking funding
requests to defined marketing deliverables and
measurable value.
Initial review: ad hoc VLMDAC members & staff.
Second review: Town manager and finance departments.
Final approval of event sponsorships: VLMDAC
Staff provides support to event producers on permitting
marketing, and sponsorship deliverables and ensures
contract compliance.
Events submit a performance recap and proof of
sponsorship deliverables to trigger final payment.
Sponsorship
Review & Approval
RFP Issued (2x/year)
Sponsorship Fulfillment
Post-Event Recap
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2025 EVENTS BY THE NUMBERS
11 RECREATION EVENTS 4% OF BUDGET
25 VISITOR DRAW EVENTS 62% OF BUDGET
11 COMMUNITY EVENTS 5% OF BUDGET
8-10 TOWN PRODUCED EVENTS 29% OF BUDGET
20,000
Emails to the Database
750,000+
event attendees
300,000
room nights
69,000,000
Marketing Impressions
$3,000,000 BUDGET SUPPORTS:
KPI AND GOAL BASED RESULTS
EVENTS
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TOWN COUNCIL
STRATEGIC PLAN &
DMO ALIGNMENT
VLMD / VLMDAC JOINT MEETING
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Town of Vail 2026 Vision
Your Favorite Mountain Town
TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN & DMO ALIGNMENT
Discover Vail 2025-2027 Purpose Statement
Championing the Vail
Experience to Drive Economic
Growth, Community Vitality and
Responsible Tourism.
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Town of Vail 2026 Strategic Priorities:
Vibrant Vail Experience
By 20xx, the community will experience a net xx%
increase in locally owned and operated storefront
businesses.
By 20xx, residents and visitors will have access
and utilize a playbook of diverse and compelling
activities that are available in the TOV throughout
the year.
TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN & DMO ALIGNMENT
Discover Vail 2025 Strategic Plan:
The Vail Experience
Influence, curate, and deliver authentic and
welcoming year-round moments that create
loyalty and nurture a deep connection to Vail.
Elevate the Vail Experience Year-Round.
Increase awareness of year-round destination.
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Town of Vail 2026 Strategic Priorities:
Protecting the Mountain
Environment
To continue to promote, protect and enhance our
natural habitat, by 2027, Vail and its partners will have
a cohesive wildlife/environmental management plan
for the Gore Valley
By 20xx, the town council will receive and approve a
community resiliency plan including economic,
environmental, wildfire and organizational resiliency,
including evacuation and COOP plans.
TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN & DMO ALIGNMENT
Discover Vail 2025 Strategic Plan:
Community Vitality
Engage and empower businesses and residents
for broad, sustainable prosperity.
Promote Inclusive Vail Experience > Launch and
monitor Stewardship Campaign
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Town of Vail 2026 Strategic Priorities:
Strong Community
By 20xx, the Town Council will receive and approve a
development agreement to accomplish the community
goals outlined in the West Lionshead Master Plan.
TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN & DMO ALIGNMENT
Discover Vail 2025 Strategic Plan:
Community Vitality
Engage and empower businesses and
residents for broad, sustainable prosperity.
Champion Community Infrastructure &
Amenities
-Identify needed enhancements
-Create infrastructure improvement
recommendation process
-Explore resort best practices in
infrastructure and amenities and identify
opportunities
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TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN & DMO ALIGNMENT
Discover Vail 2025 Strategic Plan:
Community Vitality
Engage and empower businesses and
residents for broad, sustainable prosperity.
Foster a Thriving Local Business Community
>Bundle small business support tools
Town of Vail 2026 Strategic Priorities:
Good Governance
By 20xx , the Town of Vail will simplify and streamline
communications so it’s transparent and accessible for the
community.
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THANK YOU
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SIGNATURE EVENTS
Events focused on local residents and Vail visitors alike, unlikely to be a
draw for tourists, but they provide engaging programming, add to the
character of Vail, and appeal to community.
2026
2025 SPONSORSHIPS 5 Events* | 53% of Event Budget *Inclusive of 1st and 2nd cycle funding
Special Event 1st Cycle Sponsorship
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VISITOR DRAW EVENTS
Events creating compelling attraction and draw for out-of-town guests to travel to Vail & engender one or
more of the following elements; drive overnight stays, provide an experience not easily found elsewhere,
garner regional or national media interest
2026
2025 SPONSORSHIPS 25 Events* | 53% of Event Budget *Inclusive of 1st and 2nd cycle funding
Special Event 1st Cycle Sponsorship
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RECREATION EVENTS
Athletic tournaments or other sporting or recreation events, that provide very limited
marketing or sponsorship benefits, and have a large positive economic impact through
number of participants and guests that attend, duration of event, etc.
2026
2025 SPONSORSHIPS 11 Events* | 12% of Event Budget *Inclusive of 1st and 2nd cycle funding
Special Event 1st Cycle Sponsorship
*
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
DEFINED AS: Events focused on local residents and Vail visitors alike,
unlikely to be a draw for tourists, but they provide engaging programming,
add to the character of Vail, and appeal to community.
2026
2025 SPONSORSHIPS 11 Events* | 10% of Event Budget *Inclusive of 1st and 2nd cycle funding
Special Event 1st Cycle Sponsorship
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1Vail - Brand Strategy
Vail- VLMDBrand Platform
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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2Vail - Brand Strategy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01Brand Platform Elements
02Magician Archetype
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3Vail - Brand Strategy
Brand Pillars
Key strengths of the brand
▼
Personality
The brand traits influencing its expression (voice & identity)
▼
Brand Positioning
What makes a place stand apart
BRAND PLATFORM ELEMENTS
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4Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PILLARS
What are the pillars that define Vail’s
key strengths?
01
Pioneering
Spirit
02
Vibrant
Village
04
Elevated
Experience
03
Year-Round
Discovery
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5Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PILLARS
Active and engaged, ours is a real community
of stewards who share the passion of Vail’s
founders. They take the long view
of their mountain home, devoting themselves
to their love of the outdoors, the well-being of
their families, and the sustainability of their
beloved surroundings.
Pioneering
Spirit
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6Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PILLARS
Vail Village and Lionshead are unparalleled
gathering places, both timeless and evolving.
Charmingly ornate European architecture,
glorious food, and walkable streets connect and
delight devoted outdoors people, locals, day
trippers and visitors from around the world.
Vibrant
Village
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7Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PILLARS
Vail oers an unforgeable blend of culture and
nature, inspiration and exhilaration in all four
seasons. Our summers are filled with art,
musical performances and festivals that rival
those in major cities, and a joyous range of
year-round sports keeps people connected to
all the lives of the mountain.
Year-Round
Discovery
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8Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PILLARS
Vail’s warmth, care and aention has earned us
deep connections with residents, families and
visitors from around the world. It’s a unique
luxury, a practice and a feeling that comes as
much from creating a global standard of
programming as it does from treating people like
family and a devotion to every detail,
no maer how small.
Elevated
Experience
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9Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PERSONALITY
If Vail were a person,
how would they behave?
01
Passionate
We’re devoted to our outdoor
lives and our surroundings.
02
Caring
03
Inspiring
We hold ourselves to a higher
standard; we inspire to beer.
02
Charming
Vail is a destination
that enchants.
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Inspiring
02
Fun
04
Memorable
The fun of Vail becomes part
of our families’ stories forever.
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BRAND PERSONALITY
Our community is defined by its pioneering spirit.
Our personality is passionate.
It’s Vail’s people who bring it to life: our diverse
residents and visitors are outspoken, quirky, friendly
and active, devoted to their lifestyle and their
surroundings. They make Vail the authentic, alive and
welcoming place that it is year-round.
Passionate
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BRAND PERSONALITY
Charming
Our villages are vibrant.
It charms all who encounter it.
We all feel the charm of the villages, a magic
that transcends logic, no maer our age or our
origins. From the villages to the mountain,
season to season, Vail captivates and enchants
us, touching the parts that other resorts
cannot reach.
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BRAND PERSONALITY
Inspiring
Our experiences are elevated.
The way we behave is inspiring.
From the casual luxury of our hospitality venues to
our imaginative year-round programming in the
music, arts and competitions, Vail is a destination
and a catalyst that creates and oers more,
inspiring residents, visitors and employees to
new heights.
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13Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND PERSONALITY
Memorable
We oer year-round discovery.
We’re fun and we’re memorable.
Vail is both unabashedly fun and entirely unforgeable.
Memories are made moment by moment, whether
residents and visitors are following the wave of a baton
at the Ford Amphitheatre, watching their kids compete
at the GoPro Games, savoring the craft of a Michelin
chef or making early morning turns down Sun Up Bowl.
Vail goes straight to the heart and stays there for
generations.
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BRAND POSITIONING
We bring Vail to life and it brings us to life.
Vail is a town, a mountain, a valley and a
community with the power to bring us closer
to one another and to nature, and show us
moments we’ll share together forever.
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15Vail - Brand Strategy
Vail is a Connector
IN ONE WORD
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16Vail - Brand Strategy
Pioneering
Spirit
▼
Passionate
Vibrant
Village
▼
Charming
Elevated
Experience
▼
Inspiring
Vibrant
Culture
▼
Creative
Year-Round
Discovery
▼
Memorable
BRANDPOSITIONING
BRANDPILLARS
BRANDPERSONALITY
We bring Vail to life and it brings us to life; more than just a mountain,
it’s a town, a valley and a community with the power to bring us closer to one
another and to nature, and show us moments we’ll share together forever.
OUR POSITIONING IN ONE WORDConnector
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17Client Name – Project Name
IN ONE WORD…
BRAND
POSITIONING
BRAND
We make technology so
simple that everyone can
be part of the future.
If we’re in your computer,
you can trust us to make
it move faster.
We oer a personal
moment of escape from
a hectic life between
work and home.
We are a symbol of prestige,
made with scrupulous
aention to detail to enable
perfect precision.
Simplicity Speed Moments Prestige Connector
A town, a valley and a
community with the power
to show us moments we’ll
share together forever.
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18Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND ARCHETYPE
The Magician
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19Vail - Brand Strategy
Every brand is represented
by one of the twelve
Brand Archetypes.
BRAND ARCHETYPE WHEEL
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20Vail - Brand Strategy
DEER
VALLEY
SUN
VALLEY
TELLURIDE
BRECKENRIDGE
JACKSON
HOLE
WHISTLER
ASPEN
NORTH
LAKE TAHOE
BRAND ARCHETYPE WHEEL
The Opportunity
for Vail
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21Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND ARCHETYPE
The Magician
The Magician brand archetype is a visionary that
wants to dazzle their audience with new and exciting
experiences and make dreams come true.
Magician brands like to take their
followers on a journey and provide
them with magical moments
that stick in their memory.
Magicians savor knowledge but prefer
to use it to realise their vision than
share it directly with the world.
MAGICIAN BRANDS
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22Vail - Brand Positioning Strategy
“Vail is all about delivering consistently
amazing experiences and powerful
memories to people.”
BRAND WORKSHOP
“A feeling you can’t
put it into words.We want
you to create core
memories here.”
BRAND WORKSHOP
“One of the most beautiful
places on earth, I can’t wait
to get back to Vail.”
FOCUS GROUP
BRAND ARCHETYPE
The Magician brand archetype is best suited for brands
who oer products or services that oer their customers
powerful experiences they’ll remember forever.
The Magician
DESIRE
Powerful Experiences
MISSION
Provide an escape from the ordinary through unique,
powerful moments that make the impossible possible.
TRAITS
Charismatic, Imaginative, Idealistic, Insightful
FEARS
Repetition, Boring, Stagnation, Doubt, Ignorance
WHAT WE HEARD
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23Vail - Brand Strategy
BRAND ARCHETYPE
How does the Magician
define Vail’s look & feel?
Sense of movement and discovery.
Intergenerational connection.
Awe-inspiring and vivid.
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24Client Name – Project Name
Let’s empoweryour place together.
CONTACT
resonanceaco.com
info@resonanceco.com
@resonanceco.com
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLANEXECUTIVE SUMMARY DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLANDISCOVER VAIL
STRATEGIC PLAN
2025 - 2027
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
OVERVIEW
Purpose of the Strategic Plan
Executive Summary
Goals and Objectives 2025
Operating Plan Alignment
Alignment to Town Council
Action Plan and Final Strategic Plan Timeline
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
PURPOSE OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN
The purview of the Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council (VLMDAC)
was recently expanded by resolution to provide strategic direction for the
activities of the town’s tourism and economic development department, to
include:
Organization, promotion, marketing, and management of public events
Activities in support of business recruitment, management, and
development
Coordinating tourism promotion activities
Facilitating and enhancing visitor experiences
The strategic plan will guide the evolution of the expanded scope over the
next three years.
DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
DATA COLLECTION
In September 2024, 27 community
stakeholders were contacted via email
invitation to respond to a quantitative/
qualitative blended survey with the intent
of capturing advance feedback for the
organization’s strategic thinking process.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Discover Vail partnered with Leadership Outfitters on a strategic planning
process, starting with data collection to guide future ideation. The process
includes brainstorming change catalysts and using the SOAR framework
(strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results) to refine existing strategies
and identify new ones. Goals and tactics will be developed in the next phase.
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
Championing the Vail Experience to
drive economic growth, community
vitality and responsible tourism.
DMO
PURPOSE
STATEMENT
DMO PURPOSE STATEMENT DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
DEFINING
GOALS
Using the results of the survey data
and outcome of the strategic session,
three key areas were identified that
will guide the organization’s strategic
future. Each key area includes a
definition, goals and tactics to guide
the development of a 3-year action
plan.
DEFINING GOALS
ETHOS
COMMUNITY
VITALITY THE VAIL
EXPERIENCE
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
A. Build an effective and nimble structure to expand trust
and confidence and advance the mission of the DMO.
A Attract and enroll experienced and passionate professionals for
DMO board.
A Define board structure, roles, and responsibilities (e.g., Deploy
advisors on an ad hoc basis to support key initiatives).
A Formulate and successfully execute and report DMO goals and
results in the context of a 3-year strategic plan.
A Maintain a fiscally responsible budget policy that is aligned with
Town Council strategic objectives.
B. Introduce, through communication, the purpose
and benefits of the DMO. .
B Create the DMO’s marketing and communications plan to share
with internal and external stakeholders.
B Create a model to quantify benefits of the DMO.
ETHOS
The foundation that guides core
character, values, and strategic direction
for Vail.
GOALS: ETHOS
VAIL
EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY
VITALITY
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
2. Elevate the Vail Experience Year-Round.
2.1. Optimize Events & Activations
2.2. Increase Awareness of Vail as a Year - Round Destination
2.3. Build Visitor Loyalty and Emotional Connection
D. Increase awareness of year-round destination.
D Establish a PR strategy tied to signature experiences.
D Develop Best In Class content to leverage non-peak messaging.
THE VAIL
EXPERIENCE
Influence, curate, and deliver authentic
and welcoming year-round moments
that create loyalty and nurtures a deep
connection to Vail.
GOALS: THE VAIL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY
VITALITY
ETHOS
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
COMMUNITY
VITALITY
Foster an economically thriving and
engaged “Vail for Everyone”
GOALS: COMMUNITY VITALITY
VAIL
EXPERIENCE
ETHOS
F. Increase and cultivate local business engagement.
F Establish new guest service training program.
F Create effective business onboarding & retention program.
F Initiate buy-in from Vail Resorts & Vail Health on development initiatives.
F Package & communicate resources for entrepreneurs.
G. Identify needed infrastructure improvements and
share with Town leadership.
G Study possibilities for cultural/community/nature centers.
G Identify needed amenities to improve guest/local experience.
G Observe successes and learn from other communities/destinations.
H. Develop a ‘Vail Experience for Everyone.
H Create journey-maps of key audiences and define needs/opportunities.
H Define the Vail Experience to better respond to younger demographics.
H Create a stewardship campaign to encourage responsible behavior and
protect our natural and built environment, as identified in the Stewardship
Roadmap.
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The following link is an overview of the status of each
milestone of the strategic plan as of January 2026
https://vail.app.envisio.com/report_builder/99f9c322-b
0b2-4831-bf40-84cd5e4d962b
PLAN TIMELINE
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
COMMUNITY
VITALITY
GOALS:
Increase and cultivate local
business engagement.
Advance and communicate needed
infrastructure improvements.
Develop a ‘Vail Experience for
Everyone.
THE VAIL
EXPERIENCE
GOALS:
Elevate the Vail Experience.
Increase awareness of year-round
destination.
ETHOS
GOALS:
Build an effective and nimble
structure to expand trust and
confidence and advance the mission of the DMO.
Introduce, through communication,
the purpose and benefits of the
DMO.
GOALS ALIGNMENT TO TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN
Community / Housing: Increase commercial opportunities for local businesses
Support our Workforce, Leadership Programs
Authentic Vail Experience: Goals and Metrics for excellent service,
Unique Events, Inviting for all ages
Environmental Sustainability
ALIGNMENT TO
TOWN COUNCIL
STRATEGIC PLAN
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DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLANEXECUTIVE SUMMARY DISCOVER VAIL STRATEGIC PLAN
THANK YOU
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:15 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:Red Sandstone Elementary Enrollment Update (1:00pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Verbal update no action required.
PRESENTER(S):Anne Heckman, Principal Red Sandstone and Sarah Culbreth,
Registrar Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:20 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Liz Gladitch, Economic Development
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:Winter Economic Update (1:15pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Mia Vlaar, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, and
Carlie Smith, Director of Finance
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
260203 Financial and Economic Update.docx
Vail Lodging Performance Update as of 1.27.26.pdf
Vail Pulse Survey January 28.pdf
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Economic Development and Finance Departments
DATE: February 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Financial and Economic Update
I. SUMMARY
With a slow start to the winter season, staff has prepared an update for Council outlining what the
Town is hearing from local businesses and the steps being taken to prepare for a mild winter
including a recommendation for budget adjustments.
II. DISCUSSION
The Town has collected sales tax through December 2025. December sales tax collections
totaled $5,776,237, down 1.3% ($60,350) compared to the prior year. The Town is expected to
end 2025 performing better than budget, likely meeting or slightly exceeding revenue
projections while realizing savings across personnel, operating, and capital expenditures.
However, occupancy forecasts indicate that the limited snowfall could have a further negative
impacts on revenue projections for the remainder of the 2025/2026 winter season. Additionally,
lift tax collections for December declined 14% compared to December 2024 while daily parking
sales for the season (November through January 25) were down 13.3%.
The Town’s 2026 budget had already reflected a conservative outlook, including a 2.3%
decrease in revenues compared to 2025. As a result, the adopted budget included a
projected General Fund surplus of approximately $2.1 million.
Since the last Council meeting staff has updated revenue projections based on current trends.
Sales Tax: Sales tax is projected to decline 10% for the remainder of the winter season
(January through April) and 4% for the rest of the year. These projections are based on
conservative assumptions and also account for potential reductions due to the possible closure
of businesses in the Red Lion building and the Evergreen Hotel. As a result, the updated sales
tax budget is $40.3 million, representing a 5% decrease from the original 2026 budget and a 7%
decline compared to projected 2025 actuals.
Lift Tax: With lift tax down 14% for the month of December, staff assumed that this trend
continues through the end of the ski season with the reminder of the year flat with 2025. The
updated lift tax projection totals $6.1M for the year, down 9% compared to 2025.
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Parking Sales: Parking sales have been projected down 15% for the remainder of the winter
season with May through December flat with prior year. This results in a total budget of $9.7M,
down 7% compared to 2025.
As a result of these reductions, total General Fund revenues are projected to decrease by
5.0% compared to the original 2026 budget and by 7.2% compared to the 2025 projected
actuals. This is an impact of 2% across all Town of Vail revenues.
Expenditure Reductions:
To help offset the impacts to revenue, staff is recommending a 1% reduction in personnel funds,
or $345,000, achieved through managed vacancies through March and savings from unused
vacation buyback funds. Staff also recommends a 5% reduction in the operating budgets across
the General Fund, RETT, and Heavy Equipment Funds, totaling $1.1 million. Finally, staff
recommends a 10% reduction to capital projects within the Capital and RETT funds, totaling
$3.3 million. Overall, total budget reductions are estimated at $4.45 million or a 2% reduction
across all town expenditures.
Lodging Occupancy, Cancellation and Pacing
Occupancy
Season-to-date, Vail’s hotel segment occupancy is up (+2% YoY) but at a lower ADR (-8%),
indicating hotels are using price to sustain volume. In contrast, professionally managed homes
& condos are still down in occupancy (-6%) but up in ADR (+2%), reflecting a “rate-first”
posture and less active revenue management.
Cancellations
A second anonymous lodging pulse survey was conducted by the DMO from January 23-28.
Participation increased from the 12/31 survey from 35 to 60 lodging-partner responses. These
reflected a mix of inventory with 48% vacation rentals and 43% hotel/resort properties. Most
respondents reported an increase in cancellations over the last 7–10 days—38% citing a slight
increase, 22% moderate, and 20% significant—while 17% saw no change.
Cancellations are occurring throughout the season, with 20% concentrated 0–7 days out and
another 46% occurring 8–21 days out (only 11% were 22–45 days out). This pattern has
shifted from the pulse study on December 31, where most cancellations were close in (0-7
days). Most cancellations (91%) still cited low snow/snow conditions as the reason, with only a
handful mentioning flexible plans or illness/injury/health related reasons.
On whether cancelled guests are rebooking Vail for later dates, the most common answer was
“sometimes” (53%), followed by “rarely” (23%), with the rebook window most often landing in
March.
The biggest change noted since the 12/31 Key Data report indicates cancelled room nights
pacing +16% YoY for Dec 1–Apr 30 arrivals (12/31 cancellations sat at 3%), with a noted
concentration of cancellations for arrivals from late January through late February, while
later winter and spring plans are “mostly unchanged.” For upcoming peak windows,
performance is mixed by segment:
Christmas/New Year finished slightly stronger across both segments (hotels occ. -7% / rates -
2%; homes/condos occ. -4% / rates +3%).
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President’s Week and Spring Break show hotels driving volume through lower rates whereas
homes/condos are holding with higher rates (President’s Week hotels occupancy moved from
+8% to –7%, / rates -9%; Spring Break hotels occ. +18% / rates -8%) as homes/condos
protect rate but give up occupancy (President’s Week homes/condos occ. 10% / rates +3%;
Spring Break homes/condos occ. -14% / rates +3%)
April/Easter data is further out and on lower booking volumes but is looking strong
nonetheless. Hotel occupancy is up 29% from last year while rate is +2%. Homes and condos
show occupancy up 57% and rate up 30%.
Pacing
Looking ahead through the lens of the Lodging Pulse Survey, near-term booking pace is softer:
for the next 30 days, 44% reported being down 1–10% YOY and 25% down 11–25%. Only 12%
of properties reported being ahead. The picture improves later in the season—31–90 days out is
pacing 34% ahead, with the remainder mostly down 1–10% (38%) or down 11–25% (21%).
Relative to western mountain resort peers, the report suggests Vail continues to enjoy stronger
visitation—especially in hotels—by offering lower room rates: Vail hotels are occ. +2% /
rates -8%, versus peers at occ. -12% / rates +8%, implying Vail is outperforming on volume by
leaning into price while peers hold rate with fewer visitors. Homes/condos are more in-line on
pricing (rates +2% for both Vail and peers) but Vail shows similar occupancy change (-6%),
reinforcing that the biggest competitive differentiation right now is in the hotel segment’s price-
driven occupancy strategy.
Tactical Recommendations
When lodging properties were asked what support would help most right now, respondents
prioritized sharable non-ski itineraries/event content (31%), clear and factual conditions
messaging (27%), and real-time updates on terrain, conditions and weather to combat
misinformation (20%), with demand-driving promotions/campaign amplification also noted as a
reasonable tactic (16%). The Discover Vail destination marketing organization is working with its
partners and board to provide non-ski content and explore promotional campaigns to positively
impact visitation this season.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends proceeding with the budget reductions outlined above. These adjustments
will be incorporated into the Town’s first supplemental budget for 2026.
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Vail Lodging Performance
Update
Analysis for December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 as of January
27, 2026.
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Vail Winter Lodging Performance
Hotels & Professionally Managed Homes & Condos
Season-to-date analysis for Dec. 1, 2025 through Apr. 30, 2026 as of January 27, 2026.
These differences reflect how each segment responds to demand uncertainty. Hotels adjust pricing more quickly to maintain volume. Homes and
condos often prioritize rate stability due to longer stays and owner-driven pricing decisions. These figures are updated as of January 27, 2026,
showing slight adjustments from the end-of-year snapshot.
+2%
Hotel
Occupancy
+3% as of 12/31/25
-8%
Hotel
Average Daily Rate
-7% as of 12/31/25
-6%
Homes & Condos
Occupancy
-6% as of 12/31/25
+2%
Homes & Condos
Average Daily Rate
+3% as of 12/31/25
Cancellation Trends: +16% in cancelled nights YOY (+3% as of 12/31/25)
There is a significant increase in cancelled room nights, pacing 16% higher year-over-year and from Dec. 31st.. This trend is now predominantly
driven by an increased concentration of cancellations for arrivals occurring from late January through late February. This aligns with the
pattern of increased cancellations happening within 30 days of arrival, suggesting heightened last-minute uncertainty.
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Spotlight on High Demand Periods
Understanding the movement in key metrics between December 31st and January 27th.
Christmas / New Year's (Dec 19 – Jan 4)
Hotel Occupancy: -8% (12/31) → -7% (1/27)
Hotel Rates: -2% (12/31) → -2% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Occupancy: -7% (12/31) → -4% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Rates: +4% (12/31) → +3% (1/27)
Analysis: Both segments show modest recovery in occupancy and rates since year-end, with the exception of a slight dip in Homes & Condos
rates.
President's Week (Feb 13 – 22)
Hotel Occupancy: +8% (12/31) → -7% (1/27)
Hotel Rates: -8% (12/31) → -9% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Occupancy: -8% (12/31) → -10% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Rates: +7% (12/31) → +3% (1/27)
Analysis: Hotels show significant deterioration, moving from +8% to -7% occupancy YoY. Both segments are experiencing weakening
performance across all metrics.
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Spotlight on High Demand Periods
Understanding the movement in key metrics between December 31st and January 27th.
Spring Break (Mar 6 – 15)
Hotel Occupancy: +33% (12/31) → +18% (1/27)
Hotel Rates: -5% (12/31) → -8% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Occupancy: -10% (12/31) → -14% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Rates: +7% (12/31) → +3% (1/27)
Analysis: Hotel occupancy shows significant softening, dropping from +33% to +18% YoY, with rates also falling further. Homes & Condos also
experienced a decline in occupancy and rates, indicating increased rate pressure across both segments.
April/Easter (April 5th - Week before & after)
Hotel Occupancy: +46% (12/31) → +29% (1/27)
Hotel Rates: +9% (12/31) → +2% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Occupancy: +74 (12/31) → +57% (1/27)
Homes & Condos Rates: +33% (12/31) → +30% (1/27)
Analysis: Booking volumes are still low this far out, making year-over-year percentage changes appear high and potentially volatile. While all
metrics show deterioration from 12/31 to 1/27, the large percentages should be interpreted cautiously. Both segments remain positive YoY despite
the recent softening.
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How Vail Compares to Western Mountain Resort Peers
While Vail maintains stronger visitation, especially in Hotels, by offering lower room rates, Homes and Condos largely
mirror regional trends.
Hotels: Vail vs. Peers
Vail: Occupancy up 2%, rates down 8%
Peers: Occupancy down 12%, rates up 8%
Vail's lower rates are successfully driving occupancy
growth, capturing market share. In contrast, its peers are
accepting significantly lower visitation and garnering
higher rates. This divergence highlights Vail's competitive
edge in volume, potentially boosting overall resort spend
despite reduced room revenue.
Homes & Condos: Vail vs. Peers
Vail: Occupancy down 6%, rates up 2%
Peers: Occupancy down 6%, rates up 2%
Vail's homes and condos segment mirrors the
performance of its Western Mountain Resort peers. This
exact alignment suggests consistent market dynamics
influencing the non-hotel accommodation sector.
Data is current as of Jan. 27, 2026, for arrival dates between Dec. 1, 2025, and Apr. 30, 2026. The competitive set includes Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Crested
Butte, Jackson Hole, Keystone, Park City, Steamboat, and Winter Park.
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
January 28, 2026 (survey sent January 22 & 26)
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Lodging type?
60 Answers
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Vacation Renta…
Hotel/Resort H…
Lodge/Inn/B&B
Other
29 48%
26 43%
4 7%
1 2%
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Have cancellations increased in the past 7-10 days?
60 Answers
0 5 10 15 20 25
Slight increase
Moderate incre…
Significant incr…
No change
Not sure
23 38%
13 22%
12 20%
10 17%
2 3%
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Where are cancellations concentrated?
59 Answers- 1 Empty
8-21 days 0-7 days before arrival 22-45 days No clear pattern
8-21 days36%
21
0-7 days before arrival34%20
22-45 days22%
13
No clear pattern8%
5
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Top stated reasons for cancellations?
58 Answers- 2 Empty
Low snow / snow conditions Weather forecast concerns Flexible plans / changed travel dates
illness, injury and death (aka snow conditions) - everyone knows that citing snow conditions won't get them a refund.
Illness and injury. For low snow issues, guests are rebooking to different dates this season instead of cancelling because of our stricter cancellation policy
Combination of Snow and "health related"
Low snow / snow conditions91%53
Weather forecast concerns2%
1 Flexible plans / changed travel dates2%
1 illness, injury and death (aka snow conditions) - everyone knows that c2%
1 Illness and injury. For low snow issues, guests are rebooking to differe2%1
Combination of Snow and "health related"2%1
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Are cancelled guests rebooking Vail for later dates?
58 Answers- 2 Empty
Sometimes Rarely Often Not sure
Sometimes53%
31
Rarely26%
15
Often10%
6
Not sure10%
6
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
If yes, what dates?
30 Answers- 30 Empty
Data Answers
March 9
February and March 2
February/March 2
Nest Winter 1
This ski season 1
Some people cancel altogether, some people are pushing their reservations to Feb/March 1
we allow them to rebook for this winter- not for 2027 1
some for March / early April spring break dates, some for summer and some for next winter 1
Other entries 12
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Reservation pace for the next 30 days compared to last year:
59 Answers- 1 Empty
Down 1-10%Down 11-25%Ahead Down 25%+Not sure
Down 1-10%44%
26
Down 11-25%25%
15
Ahead12%
7 Down 25%+10%
6
Not sure8%
5
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
Reservation pace for 31-90 days compared to last year
58 Answers- 2 Empty
Down 1-10%Ahead Down 11-25%Down 25%+
Down 1-10%38%
22
Ahead34%
20
Down 11-25%21%
12
Down 25%+7%
4
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Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey
What support would help most right now?
124 Answers- 2 Empty
Non-ski itineraries / event content to share with guests Clear, factual conditions messaging (snow, terrain, activities)Real time updates to combat misinformation
Demand-driving promotions / campaign amplification More snow we just need snow
Significant investment in "kick ass." *marketing-worthy* non-ski experiences to help stem March/April cancellations.
snow-making capabilities and forecast terrain opening based on capability Other entries
Non-ski itineraries / event content to share with guests31%
39
Clear, factual conditions messaging (snow, terrain, activities)27%
34
Real time updates to combat misinformation20%
25 Demand-driving promotions / campaign amplification16%
20
More snow1%
1 we just need snow1%
1 Significant investment in "kick ass." *marketing-worthy* non-ski exper1%1 snow-making capabilities and forecast terrain opening based on capa1%1
Other entries2%2
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Thank You!
Vail Winter Lodging Pulse Survey, January
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:20 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:Timber Ridge Employee Housing Incentive Program Update
(1:35pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Albert Zamora, Human Resource Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Follow_Up_EHOP_Council_Memo.pdf
EHOP- Timber Ridge Council presentation- follow up-2.3.26.pdf
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Human Resources Department
Date: 02/03/2026
Subject: Timber Ridge & Town of Vail Employee home ownership
I. SUMMARY
This memorandum serves as a follow-up to the recent Town Council discussion
from January 6th on Town of Vail Employees home ownership opportunities at
Timber Ridge, EHOP and affordability strategies. It provides updates and
requests Council approval for two key changes:
(1) Lowering the minimum employee investment requirement from 5% to 3%
(2) Adding funds to the EHOP balance to support additional loans. Currently,
available funds can support approximately one more loan.
Several buy-down scenarios have been developed to bring mortgage costs within
100% to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI). We will launch an internal interest
survey later this week, which was paused to avoid overlapping with the recent
culture survey. Units are expected to be available for closing and occupancy in
July.
II. BACKGROUND
This update follows Council’s prior discussion on enhancing EHOP and exploring
affordability measures for workforce housing. The Town of Vail continues to face
challenges in providing attainable housing for its workforce, impacting
recruitment and retention. EHOP was created to help bridge this gap by offering
down payment assistance.
While EHOP has supported employees in purchasing homes, participation
remains limited due to escalating housing costs and inventory shortages.
Lowering the minimum investment requirement and adding funds for the EHOP
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program will enhance program accessibility and sustainability, consistent with
Council’s previous direction.
III. DISCUSSION
A. EHOP Program Updates
• Current EHOP guidelines require a minimum employee investment of 5%.
Staff recommend reducing this to 3% to improve affordability and match
the TOV community lottery investment requirements.
• Staff recommends utilizing sales proceeds from the employee sales of
Timber Ridge to increase available funds for the EHOP program not to
exceed $500K. This will go towards supporting additional employee home
purchases. Current program funds are sufficient to support approximately
one additional home purchase. Additional funding is anticipated to be
needed to maintain program continuity.
B. Buy-Down Timber Ridge Strategy Updates
• Staff are modeling buy-down scenarios to align mortgage costs with 100%
to 120% of AMI based on employee affordability.
• With median Town employee wages at about 85% of AMI, the buy-down
component at 100% of AMI combined with the EHOP loan aligns with
recommended affordability targets.
• An interest survey will be launched later this week to gauge employee
demand for EHOP opportunities and interest in homeownership at Timber
Ridge when that is combined with the EHOP program and a potential
buydown.
The HR and Housing teams are also partnering to create a home ownership
education program to ensure employees are as prepared as possible in July .
If council supports pursuing sales to TOV employees, internal teams will work
to designate appropriate unit mix available, purchase or lottery process, and
deed restriction language to match other TOV purchases that maintain future
affordability provisions upon resale.
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C. Funding Review
The Town has committed $27.0 million to purchase units for Town of Vail
employee rentals, the TOV employee buydown program, Habitat for Humanity
units, and potentially a community buydown program. The funds allocated
towards the purchases are currently from the following sources:
Unit Purchase Commitment: $27.4M
Housing Fund $5.0M Habitat Contribution
Housing Fund $5.1M Community Buy Down
Capital Projects Fund $8.5M Employee Rentals or Buy-Down Units
General Fund $8.8M Employee Rentals, Employee Buy-
Down Units, or Community Buy-Down
Revenues from the buydown sales of the units will be returned to the funds
from which they were originally purchased and up to $500K of the proceeds is
being proposed to be utilized for the EHOP program.
IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Provide direction for staff and/or approval to:
EHOP Updates
1. Lower the minimum employee investment requirement to 3% to match the
community programs.
2. Utilize $500,000 of proceeds from Timber Ridge employee sales to increase
the EHOP balance to support additional loans.
Timber Ridge Buy-Down
3. Pursuing buy-down of TimberRidge units for TOV municipal employees at
100% of AMI utilizing the TimberRidge funding commitments.
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Timber Ridge
Opportunities Follow
Up
Town Council Briefing
February 3, 2026
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Current EHOP Summary
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
TOV’s Current EHOP (Employee Home Ownership Program)
2 Loan Options for TOV’s employees:
•Amortized Loan Option (new in 2025)
•15 year loan, up to 20% of purchase price
•Interest Only payments for 1st 5 years
•Equity Share Loan Option
•30 year loan, up to 20% of purchase price
•Available for purchases in Eagle County
•No monthly payments, repay with pro-rata equity
•Both loans require employee to have 5% of purchase price.
•Maximum loan is $200,000, all loans secured by deed of trust
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EHOP program enhancement
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
Lower minimum employee investment from 5% to 3%
.
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EHOP program enhancement
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
Request for additional funds
.
•Staff recommends utilizing sales proceeds from the employee sales of Timber Ridge to
increase available funds for the EHOP program not to exceed $500K.
•Current program funds are sufficient to support approximately one additional home
purchase.
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Timber Ridge Purchases
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
Unit price buy-downs to align affordability with 100% of AMI.
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Funding Review
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
Housing Fund $5.0M Habitat Contribution
Housing Fund $5.1M Community Buy Down
Capital Projects Fund $8.5M Employee Rentals or Buy-Down Units
General Fund $8.8M
Employee Rentals, Employee Buy-Down
Units, or Community Buy-Down
The Town has committed $27.4 million to purchase units for Town of Vail
employee rentals, the TOV employee buydown program, Habitat for Humanity
units, and potentially a community buydown program.
*Revenues from the buydown sales of the units will be returned to the funds
from which they were originally purchased.
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Action Requested
Town of Vail | Human Resources & Risk Management | vailgov.com
Council approval on :
1.Lowering minimum employee investment to 3%
2. Allocate additional EHOP funds
3. Council direction on AMI and financial contribution mix for buy-down
Next steps:
•Launch interest survey
•Work with Housing to define deed restriction parameters
•Identify sale process and timeline
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Thank you
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:20 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Pete Wadden, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:Ford Park Gore Creek Restoration Project Update (1:55pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Pete Wadden
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
EastFordParkHabitatProjPresentationTC02032026.pdf
Gore Creek Habitat Enhancement_30% Plans (003).pdf
Staff Memorandum Ford Park Stream Restoration 020326.pdf
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East Ford Park In-stream Habitat Project
970.479.2144 | lovevail.org
Pete Wadden
Watershed Specialist
pwadden@vail.gov
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reach
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RE-GRADE BANK& PROTECT W/ BIOENGINEERING
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VANE ANGLEVARIES 30- 55 DEGREES)
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INVERT BOULDER
NOTES:1. THE NUMBER OF VANE ARMS COMPRISING THE STRUCTURE IS SHOWN ON THE PLANVIEW/GRADING SHEETS.2. THE DROP BETWEEN VANES SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.5 FEET.3. THE VANE INVERT SHALL BE SET BASED ON THE ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAN ANDPROFILE SHEETS AND SHALL BE WITHIN 0.1 FEET OF THE SPECIFIED ELEVATION.4. BACKFILL VANES WITH SELECT MATERIAL PLACED 1.0 FEET DEEP. COMPACT THE BACKFILLEDMATERIAL SUCH THAT FUTURE SETTLEMENT OF THE MATERIAL IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM.5. SCREENED RIVER ALLUVIUM SHALL BE USED TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN STRUCTURE BOULDERS.HAND CHINK ROCK FROM THE BACK OF THE STRUCTURE AS NECESSARY.6. THE INVERT OF THE BOULDER VANE IS OFFSET 1.0 FEET ALTERNATING AS SHOWN ON THEDETAIL AND PROJECT PLANS. THE INVERT SHALL BE THE ELEVATION SHOWN ON THE PROFILE.
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SEE GRADING PLAN ORSITE DETAILFOR DAYLIGHT TRANSITION
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1. ROOT WAD LOGS1.1. DIA=10 INCHES-18INCHES1.2. FAN = 16 INCHES - 36 INCHES1.3. LENGTH = 20 FEET (MIN.)1. CUT LOGS1.1. DIA=10 INCHES-18INCHES1.2. LENGTH = 20 FEET (MIN.)2. SECTION VIEW REPRESENTS MAX. POOL DEPTH. TOE WOODSTRUCTURE TO TRANSITION IN AND OUT OF CENTER OF POOLBY BURYING WOOD.3. LIFT HEIGHT, SLASH MATERIAL HEIGHT, BURIED WOOD DEPTHDETERMINED FROM BANKFULL ELEVATION TO THALWEGELEVATION. FOOTER LOG TO BE BURIED AS NEEDED.
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NOTES:
1. ANY NATIVE GRAVEL OR COBBLE MATERIAL EXCAVATED DURING CHANNELCONSTRUCTION ELSEWHERE ON THIS PROJECT SHALL BE STOCKPILED FOR USEDFOR THE SELECT RIFFLE MATERIAL UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THEENGINEER.2. SORTING AND SIEVING OF THE HARVESTED OR IMPORTED RIFFLE SUBSTRATE ISINCIDENTAL TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS STRUCTURE .3. SCREENED RIVER ALLUVIUM WILL BE PLACED AT A UNIFORM THICKNESS.4. THE SELECT RIFFLE MATERIAL WILL BE PLACED SUCH THAT, IN CROSS-SECTION,ITS LOWEST ELEVATION OCCURS IN THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL AS PER THEDETAIL.5. SET INVERTS AT ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON THE PROFILE.6. SELECT RIFFLE MATERIAL SHALL BE COMPACTED USING TRACK EQUIPMENTSUCH THAT FUTURE SETTLEMENT OF THE MATERIAL IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM.7. THE FINISHED GRADE SHALL MATCH TYPICAL RIFFLE CROSS-SECTION SHOWNON THE DRAWINGS. THE INVERT ELEVATION TOLERANCE IS +/- 0.1 FT.8. POST INSTALLATION RE-DRESSING OF CHANNEL AND BANKFULLBENCH/FLOODPLAIN WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED AND SHALL BE CONSIDEREDINCIDENTAL TO CONSTRUCTION.9. SEE TYPICAL RIFFLE CROSS SECTION FOR DIMENSIONS.
SECTION A-A'
PROFILE B-B'
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SCREENED RIVER ALLUVIUM (TYP.)
RIFFLE DMAX
PLAN VIEW
MICRO SCOUR POOLSPER ENGINEERS DIRECTION
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LOW FLOW ELEV. (TYP.)
LOW FLOW CHANNEL (TYP.)
GLIDE RIFFLE RUN POOL
BEGIN RIFFLE (PT)
END RIFFLE (PC)
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D= 2 FT
NATIVE RIVER ALLUVIUM
GRADATION
D15 1 IN
D25 2 IN
D35 2.5 IN
D50 3.75 IN
D80 5 IN
D100 14 IN
BEGIN RIFFLE (PT)
END RIFFLE (PC)
BANKFULL (TYP.)
BANKFULL CHANNEL
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NATIVE BOULDERSDIA.=1-2 FT
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1. ALL KEY LOGS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE FLOODPLAIN SURFACE. NO EXCAVATION OR
BURIAL OF LOGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED.
2. PILES SHALL BE DRIVEN OR PUSHED INTO THE GROUND WITHOUT EXCAVATION.
3. ALL EXPOSED LOG ENDS SHALL HAVE BROKEN ENDS RATHER THAN SAW CUT ENDS.
4. FLOODPLAIN WOOD ASSEMBLAGE DETAIL IS TYPICAL AND IS INTENDED TO BE
CONFIGURED IN MULTIPLE ORIENTATIONS AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
5.
6.
100-YEAR WATER SURFACE DEPTH IS APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET ABOVE FINAL GRADE.
PILE LOGS SHALL BE DRIVEN TO A DEPTH OF XX FEET BELOW FINISHED GRADE (OR
BEDROCK REFUSAL).
LARGE WOOD SCHEDULE
LOG TYPE LOG TYPE LOG SIZE QUANTITY PER
STRUCTURE
1 SURFACE
12"-18'' DIA. X 25-30' LONG, WITH ROOTWAD
ATTACHED 4
2 SURFACE
12"-18'' DIA. X 25-30' LONG, CUT LOG 2
3 PILE 12"-18'' DIA. X XX' LONG, CUT LOG 10
LOG TYPE 1
LOG TYPE 2
LOG TYPE 3
FLOW
LOG TYPE 2
LOG TYPE 1
SLASH, BRANCHES, LIMBS (TYP.)
PLAN VIEW SECTION VIEW A-A'
EXISTINGGROUNDFOOTER LOG (CUT LOG)
LOG TYPE 3
SLASH, BRANCHES, LIMBS (TYP.)
BURIED DEPTH=XX FT (ORBEDROCK REFUSAL)
~2 FT
OVERBANKFLOWA
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 GENERAL NOTES
4 SITE OVERVIEW
5 PLAN & PROFILE - (1)
6 PLAN & PROFILE - (2)
7 PLAN & PROFILE - (3)
8 PLAN & PROFILE - (4)
9 PLAN & PROFILE - (5)
10 DETAIL - TYPICAL SECTIONS
11 DETAIL - BOULDER RIFFLE
12 DETAIL - BIOENGINEERED BANK PROTECTION
13 DETAIL - TOE WOOD W SOIL LIFT
14 DETAIL - CONSTRUCTED RIFFLE
15 DETAIL - LARGE WOOD JAM
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CONTROL POINT NUMBER CP 1NORTHING: XXXXEASTING: XXXXELEVATION: XXXXNAD 83 COLORADO STATE PLANES CENTRAL, U.S. FOOT, CODE CO83-CFNAVD 88
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. CONTRACTOR TOCALL FOR UTILITY LOCATOR AT LEAST 3 CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE EXCAVATION. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONTRACTOR UTILITYVERIFICATION RESULTS IN EXISTING STRUCTURES OR UTILITIES BEING IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED WORK OF THIS CONTRACT, THECONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY UTILITIES AND COORDINATE ANY NEEDED MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED WORK.2. OVERHEAD UTILITIES ARE NOT INDICATED ON PROFILE OR SECTION DRAWINGS.3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND APPROVALS BEFORE THE START OF CONSTRUCTION.4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN AT THE SITE AT ALL TIMES ONE SIGNED COPY OF THE PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS,ONE COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ONE COPY OF ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT THEIR OPERATIONS IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE AREA OF DISTURBANCE IS MINIMIZED. ALL EXISTINGTREES, SHRUBS AND VEGETATION SHALL BE PROTECTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS. NO TREES SHALL BE REMOVEDWITHOUT APPROVAL FROM TROUT UNLIMITED.6. FOR ALL SITE GRADING, SMOOTH, PARABOLIC TRANSITIONS SHALL BE MADE BETWEEN CHANGES IN SLOPE. ALL FILL MATERIAL SHALL BECOMPACTED.7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING STABLE EXCAVATIONS AND TEMPORARY SLOPES AND FOR SATISFYINGALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.8. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE CHANNEL AND WATER CONTROL MEASURES WILL BEREQUIRED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND CONTROL OF DRAINAGE WATER FROM AREASADJACENT TO GORE CREEK AND FOR FLOW WITHIN GORE CREEK AND ITS TRIBUTARIES INCLUDING STORMWATER OUTFALLS. THECONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING MEANS AND METHODS OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER CONTROLAPPROPRIATE FOR CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ANDALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AND PERMITS.9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DAILY ON-SITE GPS SURVEY CONTROL.10. BANKFULL CHANNEL EXTENTS SHOWN ON THE PLAN SHEETS ARE FOR GENERAL REPRESENTATION ONLY. BANKFULL CHANNEL SHALL BECONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO THE GRADING PLAN, CROSS SECTION, AND PROFILE.11. CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES:11.1. HORIZONTAL=PER PLAN11.2. VERTICAL=0.10 FEET (ALL STRUCTURES & WITHIN THE BANKFULL CHANNEL)11.3. VERTICAL=0.20 FEET (FLOODPLAIN GRADING)12. CHANGES TO THESE DESIGN PLANS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED UNLESS APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE DESIGN ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNINGAND SEALING THESE PLANS.13. THIS PROJECT WAS DESIGNED FOR A BANKFULL FLOW OF 587 CUBIC-FEET-PER-SECOND.
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1" = 40'
EAGLE VALLEY TU
2025002052
GORE CREEK HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
VAIL, CO
30% DESIGN
PR. BKF ALIGN. & PROFILE
PR. CL & PROFILE
EX. GROUND PROFILE
PR. CONTOUR
EX. CONTOUR
GRADING LIMITS (APPROX.)
EX. WOOD REVETMENTPROTECT IN PLACE
EX. VANE STRUCTUREPROTECT-IN-PLACE
ACCESSIBLE FISHINGACCESS POINT (TYP.)
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CL
FLOODPLAIN(VARIES)BANKFULL WIDTH51 FT
DAYLIGHT SLOPE
(VARIES)
1H
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3H:1V
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INNER BERM DEPTH4.9 FT
MAX DEPTH6.25 FT
NOTES:1. THALWEG (DEEPEST POINT IN A CROSS SECTION) IS LOCATED ON OUTSIDE 1/3 OF BANKFULL CHANNEL WITHIN THE POOL CROSS SECTION.2. ALL CROSS SECTIONS ARE SHOWN LOOKING IN THE DOWNSTREAM DIRECTION.3.GRADE POINT IS THE CENTERLINE OF THE STREAM.4.ALL SHARP CORNERS SHOULD BE ROUNDED.5. THE ELEVATION OF THE LOCATION MARKED "INNER BERM DEPTH" SHALL MATCH THE DOWNSTREAM LOW FLOW ELEVATION.6. CONTRACTOR TO WORK IN THE FIELD TO FIELD FIT RIFFLE AND POOL TRANSITIONS WITH THE ENGINEER AS NEEDED.7. NATIVE RIVER COBBLE AND LARGE GRAVELS SHALL BE USED FOR STREAM BED RECONSTRUCTION. NO OTHER MATERIAL SHALL BE USED.
TYPICAL POOL SECTION
TYPICAL RIFFLE SECTION
DAYLIGHT SLOPE(VARIES)
DAYLIGHT SLOPE(VARIES)
5.5H:1V
3.7H:1V3.7H:1V
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FLOODPLAIN(VARIES)BANKFULL WIDTH38 FT FLOODPLAIN(VARIES)
MAX DEPTH3.5 FT
INNER BERM TOP WIDTH25 FT
INNER BERM DEPTH1.7 FT
NATIVE RIVER COBBLE (TYP.)
NATIVE RIVER COBBLE (TYP.)
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INNER BERM TOP WIDTH25 FT
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SECTION A-A'
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PROFILE C-C'
BANKFULL
VANE ANGLEVARIES 30- 55 DEGREES)
PLAN VIEW BOULDER DIAMETER =3 FT
2-5%
2-5%
MAX GAP BETWEEN BOULDERSNOT TO EXCEED 0.2 FT
LOW POINT THALWEG
FOOTER BOULDER
INVERT BOULDER
NOTES:1. THE NUMBER OF VANE ARMS COMPRISING THE STRUCTURE IS SHOWN ON THE PLANVIEW/GRADING SHEETS.2. THE DROP BETWEEN VANES SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.5 FEET.3. THE VANE INVERT SHALL BE SET BASED ON THE ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAN ANDPROFILE SHEETS AND SHALL BE WITHIN 0.1 FEET OF THE SPECIFIED ELEVATION.4. BACKFILL VANES WITH SELECT MATERIAL PLACED 1.0 FEET DEEP. COMPACT THE BACKFILLEDMATERIAL SUCH THAT FUTURE SETTLEMENT OF THE MATERIAL IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM.5. SCREENED RIVER ALLUVIUM SHALL BE USED TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN STRUCTURE BOULDERS.HAND CHINK ROCK FROM THE BACK OF THE STRUCTURE AS NECESSARY.6. THE INVERT OF THE BOULDER VANE IS OFFSET 1.0 FEET ALTERNATING AS SHOWN ON THEDETAIL AND PROJECT PLANS. THE INVERT SHALL BE THE ELEVATION SHOWN ON THE PROFILE.
CHINKING MATERIAL
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LOW FLOWCHANNEL
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LOW FLOWCHANNEL
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LOW FLOWCHANNEL
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GRADATION
D15 1 IN
D25 2 IN
D35 2.5 IN
D50 3.75 IN
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5
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SEE GRADINGPLAN ORSITE DETAILFOR DAYLIGHTTRANSITION
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STREAM BED
7 FT WIDTH
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1. ALL KEY LOGS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE FLOODPLAIN SURFACE. NO EXCAVATION OR
BURIAL OF LOGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED.
2. PILES SHALL BE DRIVEN OR PUSHED INTO THE GROUND WITHOUT EXCAVATION.
3. ALL EXPOSED LOG ENDS SHALL HAVE BROKEN ENDS RATHER THAN SAW CUT ENDS.
4. FLOODPLAIN WOOD ASSEMBLAGE DETAIL IS TYPICAL AND IS INTENDED TO BE
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Environmental Sustainability Department
DATE: February 3, 2026
SUBJECT: East Ford Park In-Stream Habitat Improvement Project
I. BACKGROUND
In late 2023, Town of Vail staff were informed that the state attorney general’s office and
Vail Resorts had agreed upon a settlement to be paid resulting from of a 2021
snowmaking spill and subsequent aquatic life mortality event on Gore Creek. The
settlement allocated approximately $250,000 in Natural Resource Defense funds to Eagle
County Trout Unlimited (EVTU) to complete a trout habitat restoration project in the Gore
Creek Watershed. Using those dollars as matching funds, Town and Trout Unlimited staff
secured another $200,000 in grant funds from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Town Council
allocated $100,000 in the 2025 budget and EVTU raised an additional $67,000 in
contributions from their members for a total project budget of $617,000.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists and Town staff identified a reach of Gore
Creek at the east end of Ford Park as the optimal project location. This reach of stream
is near the section of creek that was impacted by the 2021 spill and is in need of in-stream
habitat improvement. The reach has high potential to become outstanding habitat for trout
and aquatic invertebrates because of its robust riparian buffers and mature tree canopy,
but in-stream habitat has been degraded by hydrological factors caused by modified
sections of creek upstream.
The goals of the project include the creation of habitat features including deep pools and
riffles, bank stabilization to address erosion, installation of woody materials for habitat
and bank stabilization, enhancement of riparian vegetation, and the construction of an
accessible fishing platform for anglers with limited mobility.
EVTU posted a request for proposals for a qualified design -build firm for the project in
early 2025 and the team of Frontier Environmental and WaterVations was selected
through a competitive bid process. The design-build team has completed 30% designs
for the project and construction is planned for August 1- September 30, 2026.
II. PROJECT DETAILS AND TIMELINE
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The project being designed by WaterVations will improve in -stream habitat and address
bank erosion and excessive sediment accumulation on a 600 -yard reach of Gore Creek
extending from the Vail Nature Center pedestrian bridge upstream to the boundary
between Ford Park and the Vail Golf Club. The project seeks to transform a stretch of
creek that is shallow, wide, and homogenous to create greater complexity and diversity
through the establishment of pools, riffles, and other habitat structures. Hydrologists w ith
the design firm undertook a comprehensive study of the reach using ground-based survey
equipment, drones, and existing LiDAR imagery. While some causes of habitat
degradation on this reach begin upstream of the project, the recurrence of the type of
sediment accumulation that has come to define the project reach can be mitigated
through thoughtful pool design and construction and the creation of sediment capture
features and a low-flow channel intended to flush sediment from constructed pools.
Project construction will involve heavy equipment operating in Gore Creek and on a
portion of the Vail Nature Center site for a period of about eight weeks in late summer
and early fall, 2026. Construction materials, including 18-inch diameter tree trunks and
root wads, will be staged temporarily at the Vail Nature Center parking lot. Excavation
equipment will access the creek via a single, direct access point near the center of the
project reach. Vegetation damaged during construction will be replaced within the
proposed project budget and timeline.
Town Environmental Staff plan to apply for a Floodplain Modification Permit from the
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) in March. Final designs for the project
are expected to be available by early summer. The project will also require permits from
the Army Corps of Engineers and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
III. ATTACHMENTS
A. Vail Nature Center In-Stream Project 30% Design
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.5
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:10 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:Arrive Vail BUILD Grant Application Submittal Consent (2:10pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo 2-3-26_BUILD Grant.docx
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To: Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: February 3, 2026
Subject: Arrive Vail – BUILD Grant Application Support
I. SUMMARY
The Town of Vail has completed the concept analysis and design of the Arrive Vail -
Vail Transportation Center expansion project and is about to begin the Schematic
Design Phase. The entire project is estimated to cost $85M-$100M (2025). Staff is
exploring funding opportunities for final design and construction. One current
opportunity that has presented itself is the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) Grant Program | US Department of Transportation. The BUILD
grant’s goal is “to fund projects that will have a significant local or regional impact and
improve transportation infrastructure”. At least $1.5 Billion is available for award with the
maximum award amount being $25 Million, with no required match for rural areas,
which includes Vail. Applications are due February 24, 2026; and successful awards
must be obligated by 2030 and expended by 2035. At least 50% of the grant funding
must be awarded to rural agencies and a maximum of $225M can be awarded to each
state.
Staff is requesting that the Town Council support the application of a BUILD grant, in
the amount of $25 Million, for the Arrive Vail Project. A successful award will be the
catalyst in making this project a reality. Staff intends to apply for a Phase I design and
construction grant which would include a portion of the Arrive Vail Concept design. More
specifically, it would include the 18-19 bus bays as shown on the concept plan. This
would remove the existing Transit Center building but leave the existing Welcome
Center and vertical circulation, for a total cost of ~$40-$45M.
A $25M grant, along with the currently budgeted dollars from the Town of Vail and
CDOT would leave a funding gap of $6M-$11M, for this first Phase; or a $50M-$65M
gap for the entire project. In parallel with this grant application, staff is also investigating
other funding mechanisms identified previously by EPS.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends supporting the BUILD grant application for Arrive Vail in the amount
of $25M, recognizing that if successful, and accepted, the town will need to fund gaps
as appropriate with alternate funding mechanisms. The funds will need to be obligated
by 2030 and expended by 2035.
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III. ATTACHMENTS
CONCEPT DESIGN (not including Municipal Building)
POTENTIAL PHASING
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.6
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:20 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Gregg Barrie, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:10th Mountain Memorial Landscape Renewal Project (2:25pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Gregg Barrie, Landscape Architect and Kim White, Landscape
Architect II
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
10th Mountain Memorial memo.pdf
TC 02-03-2026 presentation.pdf
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Public Works Department
DATE: February 3, 2026
SUBJECT: 10th Mountain Division Memorial Landscape Renewal Project
I. SUMMARY
The purpose of this discussion is to gather feedback from the Town council regarding the design
concepts for improving durability and access to the 10th Mountain Division Memorial located at
the entrance to Vail Village near the Covered Bridge.
II. BACKGROUND
The 10th Mountain Division Statue is a popular work of art located at the Covered Bridge
entrance to Vail Village with consistent heavy pedestrian traffic to the statue resulting in
significant wear and tear on the flagstone walkway and surrounding landscape. The flagstone
walkway and bluegrass turf are currently in poor condition. Staff is proposing to remove the
bluegrass turf and improve the walking surfaces.
The 2026 RETT Capital Project Budget includes $225,000 for repairs.
III. DISCUSSION
The 10th Mountain Division Memorial is in a highly visible location with significant pedestrian traffic.
The original site plan did not anticipate the magnitude of visitors and foot traffic it currently
receives. The intent of the Memorial is to bring public awareness and to honor the service of the
15,000 Ski Troopers who trained for the 10th Mountain Division in this area during WWII. The
proposed concept will significantly decrease the grounds maintenance requirements while
simultaneously keeping with the intent of the Memorial by including a symbolic flagstone 10th
Mountain emblem as part of the surfacing around the Statue.
IV. DESIGN CONCEPTS
Several design concepts have been developed using various paving materials. The concepts
have been presented to, and received positive input from, the AIPP Board (Jan. 12, 2026) and
the Snowsports Museum staff (Jan. 14, 2026) with an emphasis on the 10th Mountain emblem
using the blue/grey and red flagstone.
IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Staff recommend that Town Council consider the information presented above and in the attached
presentation to provide input and affirm the design direction for Staff to move forward with creating
construction documents.
IV. ATTACHMENT
Presentation
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Slifer Plaza - 10th Mountain Memorial
Landscape Renewal Concept
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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• Improve durable surfaces and access
• Enhance vegetation
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PROJECT GOALS AND PURPOSE
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THE 10TH EMBLEM
Approved on January 7, 1944, the
blue background of the patch and the
crossed bayonets suggest the infantry.
the bayonets also form a Roman
number “X” (10), representing the
unit’s number. The overall shape of the
patch is of a powder-keg. suggesting
the Division’s explosive power, while
the red, white and blue reflect the
national colors.
BACKGROUND
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PLAN VIEW EMBLEM CONCEPT
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Red “X” and White
border to reflect the 10th
Mountain Emblem and
continue the flagstone
that is used throughout
the Villages.
Buff Flagstone-
Natural edge
Buff Flagstone- Natural Edge
Buff Flagstone-
Dimensional cut
Flagstone- Dimensional cut
Red Flagstone-
Dimensional cut
PROPOSED LAYOUT A
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PROPOSED LAYOUT B
Similar to Layout A, with the Red “X” and White border, but with the Blue
interior to depict the blue of the 10th Mountain Emblem.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.7
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
TIME:30 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (1:00pm)
SUBJECT:2026 Summer Parking Rate Goals (2:45pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide general direction for the Parking
Mobility Task Force.
PRESENTER(S):Stephanie Kashiwa, Parking Supervisor
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Parking 020326.pptx
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PRESENTATION BY
Stephanie Kashiwa
Parking Operations
Direction for
Summer 2026
Parking
Operations
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Summer 2025 Operations
• Summer 2025 Goals:
•Support the Town Council Strategic Plan
• Reduce the percentage of vehicles parking that originate from Eagle
County (outside of Vail) from 40% to 30%
• Reduce the percentage of vehicles parking that originate from Vail
from ~32% to 20%
• Reduce 2014 baseline carbon emissions by 25% by 2025, 50% by
2030, and 80% by 2050
•Additional revenue ($2.5M) for:
• Supporting and promoting alternative modes of transportation
• Maintenance & capital repairs
•Management tools- manage use of lots during high demand
• Expected future demand from upcoming construction projects
• Data collection
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Summer 2025 Operations
Summer 2025:
• Overnight rates matched winter
• Event parking = $20
• Retail rate = $2/hr, max $10
• Passholder rate = $1/hr, max $5
• Access depending on pass
type
Substantial changes in operations compared to Summer 2024
Summer 2024:
• Overnight in VV & LH = $35
• Overnight in RSS = $15
• Event parking = $15
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Summer 2025 & Winter 2025-26 Revenue
Summer 2025
• Pass Sales = $46,850
• $29,774 budgeted
• Parking Sales = $1,134,900
• $2,500,000 budgeted
•$895,000 shortfall
Winter 2025-26
•Pass Sales is down 3.8% through end of December
•Parking Revenue is down 13.8% YoY
•Projected increase of $400,000 from the rate changes
•Parking Transactions are down 11.7% YoY
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2025 Summer Data
• Transactions
• 37% Transactions were paid (175k out of 469k)
• 63% Transaction were free
• Average retail transaction = $4.38
• Average paid retail transaction = $8.88
• Average pass transaction = $1.10
• Average paid pass transaction = $1.58
• Average overall retail & pass transaction = $2.42
• Passholder revenue
• 24% of transactions in summer 2025
• Retail = $1.475M
• Passholder = $85K
• Overnight rate
• Revenue the same ‘24/’25: $546k/$564k
• Average Vehicles per night: 55 (down 44%)
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2025 Summer Data
• Duration of stay (Retail ‘24 vs. ‘25)
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2025 Summer Data
•Lot utilization
•Vail Village and Ford lot are highly utilized
• Ford/Soccer lot event parking challenges
• 50+ paid event parking days
• Consider Scan to Pay Options
• Donovan Park challenges
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2026 Summer Considerations
• Should summer rates attempt to recoup summer revenue gaps
for on-going repairs (+/- $1M)?
• Balance Rates vs Guest/Business needs
• Attracting guests
• Local needs
• LH parking structure deck repairs - Loss of inventory
• Rate change “fatigue”
• Minor Improvements
• Overnight fees?
• Ford Park – Scan-to-pay?
• Shift bike passholder perk?
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Direction
PMTF meets February 26, 2026.
What direction does Council have
for the PMTF when considering
recommendations for the 2026
Summer Parking Program?
• Increase rate structure to
increase revenue, OR
• Maintain general rate structure,
recommend minor or no
changes, OR
• Other…
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Thank you
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update
AGENDA SECTION:DRB/PEC (3:15pm)
SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
DRB Results 1-21-26.pdf
PEC Results 1-26-26.pdf
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Design Review Board Minutes
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Roland J Kjesbo
Anthony J Grandt
Herbert B Roth
Kit Austin
Mary Egan
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 DRB25-0463 - Slifer Building LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (stucco, railing, windows, doors)
Address/ Legal Description: 230 Bridge Street/Lot B, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Slifer Building LLC, represented by Zehren and Associates
INC DRB25-0463 Plans.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Table to the February 4th DRB meeting; Anthony J Grandt
seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.2 DRB25-0435 - Omega Vail LLC
Final review of a new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 315 Mill Creek Circle/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Omega Vail LLC, represented by Berglund Architects
DRB25-0435 Docs.pdf
315 Mill Creek - 3D Renderings.pdf
DRB25-0435 Plans.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the following conditions and the findings it meets
Vail Town Code Section 14-10-5, 14-10-6, and 14-10-3 1. All exposed metal flashing, trim, flues, vents, and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be
anodized, painted (adjacent facade/roof material color or flat (black), or capable of weathering
so as to be non-reflective pursuant to Section 14-10-5C Building materials
2. Any heated portion of the driveway located within the right of way must be in a separate zone.
The four (4) foot concrete pan cannot be heated, pursuant to section 14-3-2, other
requirements, vail town code.
3. Design review board approval does not constitute a permit for building. Please consult with
Town of Vail building personnel prior to construction activities.
4. Prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall have completed all
site and landscaping improvements as shown on the approved design review board.
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5. The applicant for this project is required to submit a foundation improvement location certificate
(ILC) showing the foundation of the structure in compliance with the approved development plan
in conjunction with the building permit inspection process 6. The applicant for this project is required to submit a framing improvement location certificate
(ILC) showing ridge and eave elevations in compliance with the approved development plan in
conjunction with the building permit inspection process
; Anthony J Grandt seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.3 DRB25-0437 - 1719 Geneva Drive LLC
Final review of a new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 1719 Geneva Drive/Lot 8B, Matterhorn Village Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: 1719 Geneva Drive LLC Vail PBK, represented by John G Martin Architect
DRB25-0437 1-21-26 Plans.pdf
DRB25-0437 1-21-26 Docs.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the following conditions and the findings it meets
Vail Town Code Section 14-10-5, 14-10-6, and 14-10-3
1. All exposed metal flashing, trim, flues, vents, and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be
anodized, painted (adjacent facade/roof material color or flat (black), or capable of weathering
so as to be non-reflective pursuant to Section 14-10-5C Building materials
2. Any heated portion of the driveway located within the right of way must be in a separate zone.
The four (4) foot concrete pan cannot be heated, pursuant to section 14-3-2, other
requirements, vail town code.
3. Design review board approval does not constitute a permit for building. Please consult with
Town of Vail building personnel prior to construction activities.
4. Prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall have completed all
site and landscaping improvements as shown on the approved design review board.
5. The applicant for this project is required to submit a foundation improvement location certificate
(ILC) showing the foundation of the structure in compliance with the approved development plan
in conjunction with the building permit inspection process
6. The applicant for this project is required to submit a framing improvement location certificate
(ILC) showing ridge and eave elevations in compliance with the approved development plan in
conjunction with the building permit inspection process
; Anthony J Grandt seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.4 DRB25 -0064.001 - Forestside Investments LLC
Final review of a change to approved plans (terrace)
Address/ Legal Description: 107 Rockledge Road/Lot 7, Block 7, Vail Village Filing 1 / Raether
Minor Subdivision - Replat
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Forestside Investments, represented by KH Webb Architects
DRB25-0064.001 Complete Plans.pdf
DRB25-0064.001 Plan Changes.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Table to a date uncertain; Roland J Kjesbo seconded the
motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.5 DRB25-0471 - Marvel Family Residence
Final review of a conceptual application
Address/ Legal Description: 1517 Vail Valley Drive 1 & 2/Lot 12, Block 3, Vail Valley Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
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Applicant Name: Marvel Family Headquarters at Vail LLC & Marvelous LLC, represented by KH
Webb Architects
DRB25-0471- Conceptual Plans.pdf
Conceptual. No motion necessary.
3.6 DRB25-0470 - Red Lion Building
Review of a conceptual application
Address/ Legal Description: 304 Bridge Street/Lot E - H, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Red Lion Building, represented by Ruther Associates LLC
RedLion-Conceptual-Plans012126.pdf
RedLion-Conceptual-Renderings012126.pdf
VV Urban Design Guide_Red Lion2.pdf
Conceptual. No motion necessary. Austin Recused.
4. Staff Approvals
4.1 DRB23-0281.009 - Timber Ridge
Final review of a change to approved plans (Garage)
Address/ Legal Description: 1281 North Frontage Road West/Lot 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Triumph Development West
4.2 DRB24-0064.002 - Geroca S.C.
Final review of a change to approved plans (screening)
Address/ Legal Description: 68 East Meadow Drive 101/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Geroca S.C. Eagle Ye Home Management, represented by Studio Spinnato
4.3 DRB25-0363 - McBride Residence 2025
Final review of an exterior alteration (fireplace vents)
Address/ Legal Description: 1106 Hornsilver Circle/PT of 7-9, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 7
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Kenneth Thomas McBride Trust, represented by Turnipseed Construction
4.4 DRB25-0461 - Trails End
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 660 Lionshead Place/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 First Addition
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Trails End, represented by Group970
4.5 DRB25-0465 - Booth Falls Property LLC
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 3094 Booth Falls Road 18/ Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 12
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Booth Falls Property LLC, represented by NDG Architecture
4.6 DRB25-0473 - Grynberg Residence
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Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 4507 Meadow Drive 504/Timber Falls Condominiums
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Celeste C Grynberg Revocable Trust, represented by Mountain Valley
Property Management
5. Staff Denials
6. Adjournment
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Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes
Monday, January 26, 2026
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Robert N Lipnick
Brad Hagedorn
David N Tucker
Craig H Lintner Jr
John Rediker
Absent: Margaret H Brown
William A Jensen
1. Virtual Link
Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. Once registered,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.
2. Call to Order
3. Worksession
3.1 Gerald R Ford Amphitheater Project
Work session Memo - Gerald R Ford Amphitheater.pdf
Presenter Narrative.pdf
GRFA Project Plans.pdf
(Recording timestamp: 00:25)
Chairman Rediker introduced Agenda Item 3.1, a work session regarding the Gerald R.
Ford Amphitheater Project.
Planner Roy provided introductory remarks. He explained that the Gerald R. Ford
Amphitheater is located within Ford Park and that the Ford Park Master Plan was updated in
late 2023. Roy noted that the updated Master Plan includes new recommendations and
guiding principles relative to prior versions and specifically addresses potential projects within
the amphitheater area. He stated that as the Commission considers this project and any
future applications, staff encourages careful review of the 2023 Ford Park Master Plan and its
guiding principles. Roy then turned the meeting over to the project presenters.
Pedro Campos, Land Planner and Landscape Architect with Zehren & Associates,
introduced himself and his project team, including Dave Kaselak, Architectural Principal with
Zehren & Associates, as well as additional members of the architecture and landscape
architecture teams.
Campos explained that the purpose of the work session was to provide an early update on the
project and to solicit initial feedback. He stated that the project team held a pre -application
meeting with Town staff earlier in January and recently presented the same information to the
Ford Park Stakeholders Advisory Committee, which was established as part of the 2023 Ford
Park Master Plan. Campos also noted that the team met with representatives of the Betty
Ford Alpine Gardens, recognizing that the gardens are among the most
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directly impacted stakeholders.
Campos explained that the team intends to submit a Conditional Use Permit application to
the Planning and Environmental Commission within approximately four weeks. He stated that
the application will include a detailed response to the 2023 Ford Park Master Plan, its guiding
principles, and the Conditional Use Permit review criteria. He noted that a Conditional Use
Permit is required because the amphitheater is located on Town-owned land and operated by
the Vail Valley Foundation under a lease that is nearing expiration.
Campos provided an overview of the project location and scope, using a site plan to orient
the Commission. He explained that proposed improvements include the box office along
Betty Ford Way, the south concessions near the main entrance, the north concessions, the
east concessions, and the loading dock area.
Campos reviewed existing site conditions using photographs and described proposed
landscaping concepts, including strategies to mitigate tree loss through replacement and
supplemental plantings. He emphasized that tree impacts are being carefully evaluated and
that the team intends to work closely with the Town and adjacent stakeholders to replace
lost trees and enhance landscaping.
Campos discussed the proposed box office expansion, noting that the shaded areas on the
plans represent the addition area. He explained that the design incorporates berming,
boulders, and planting to conceal the increased building mass and to create a more plaza -
like space in front of the box office. He referenced the Ford Park Master Plan’s emphasis on berming, screening, and careful treatment of public-facing and back-of-house
interfaces. Campos noted that the team is evaluating whether terracing or a sloped berm is
more appropriate in front of the box office and requested feedback from the Commission
on that approach, given the visibility of the area from the park.
Rediker asked clarifying questions regarding whether the discussion pertained to
terracing versus a sloped landscape treatment in front of the box office.
Campos confirmed that it did and explained that the dashed line on the plans shows
the existing building footprint, with the proposed expansion extending to the south.
Campos provided additional context regarding the purpose of the project. He stated that the
amphitheater is currently operating beyond the capacity of its existing facilities due to increased
programming and larger acts. He explained that existing conditions for performers and staff are
substandard compared to similar venues, citing examples such as performers sharing
restrooms with staff and inadequate green room and dressing room space.
Campos stated that another key project objective is increasing on-site storage capacity in
order to reduce the frequency of deliveries. He explained that deliveries currently occur
almost daily and that consolidating storage would reduce congestion and pedestrian conflicts
in the park, particularly during peak summer periods.
Campos explained that improvements to the south concessions would allow for expansion
of kitchen space to support a more diverse and higher -quality food and beverage menu,
which he noted has been a consistent request in guest surveys.
Campos then discussed the north concessions, describing it as the most
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significant component of the project. He explained that the proposal includes demolition of
the existing north concessions building and replacement with a new two-story structure. He
stated that the Master Plan evaluated adding second stories to other buildings
but determined that additional height on front -facing buildings would be overly dominant.
Campos explained that the north concession location is more concealed within the
amphitheater, backed into a slope, and screened by existing trees, making a second
story more appropriate in that location.
Campos noted that structural limitations of the existing buildings precluded adding a second
story to those structures. He explained that the new north concessions building would include
food and beverage functions at the ground level, an indoor-outdoor space adjacent to Borgen
Plaza, and flexible second-floor space for rehearsal, storage, and future programming needs.
Campos concluded his remarks by transitioning the presentation to Dave Kaselak for a
more detailed review of building layouts and interior uses.
Kaselak described the proposed expansion of the box office building, noting that the building
would extend approximately 22 feet to the south. He explained that the existing berm would
be reconstructed to conceal as much of the addition as possible and to maintain the building’s
relationship to Betty Ford Way.
Kaselak explained that the proposal includes increasing the number of box office windows
from four to six and reconfiguring ticketing functions to better separate will-call patrons from
guests with ticketing issues. He stated that this reconfiguration would improve circulation
and reduce congestion during events.
Kaselak reviewed the interior layout, explaining that the design separates staff and performer
areas from public-facing functions. He described proposed offices for on - site staff, locker
and break areas, conference space, and code-required employee restrooms. He
emphasized that the office space is intended only for staff who need to be on -site and does
not represent an increase in overall staffing levels.
Kaselak explained that exterior storage areas are included to further reduce deliveries.
He noted that ensuite restrooms are being added to three of the dressing rooms,
improving conditions for performers and reducing shared restroom use.
Kaselak emphasized that the addition remains single- story, consistent with existing
amphitheater buildings. He stated that a second-story addition to the box office was
intentionally avoided in order to preserve views through the amphitheater and maintain
the low-profile character of the facility.
Commissioner Hagedorn asked whether the amount of office space proposed represents the
minimum necessary, expressing concern about the loss of green space and mature trees at the
amphitheater entrance. Kaselak responded that the team has been highly sensitive to concerns
about introducing office space into Ford Park and stated that the proposed office space
represents the minimum number required for on-site staff to function effectively.
Commissioner Lintner asked whether the project sufficiently addresses long -term green
room and dressing room needs and whether additional expansion should be considered now
rather than incrementally in the future.
Kaselak responded that the project is intended to be a long -term investment and stated that,
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combined with interior renovations not shown on the plans, the improvements are expected
to meet operational needs for the next 15 to 20 years.
Lintner questioned whether adding second stories to buildings might provide
functional benefits and asked whether that option had been fully considered.
Rediker responded that maintaining views through the amphitheater to the surrounding
landscape is a critical aspect of the venue’s character and that adding height would likely
generate significant public concern. Additional commissioners agreed, emphasizing that the
mountain and tree views are a defining feature of the amphitheater experience. Kaselak
also agrees, adding that the views from the amphlitheater are a huge part of the experience.
Roy referenced the 2023 Ford Park Master Plan, noting that earlier versions prohibited
new buildings entirely and that the current plan includes guiding operational principles for
evaluating additions. He directed commissioners to specific pages in the Master Plan that
address future changes to the amphitheater.
Commissioners discussed the importance of maintaining appropriate scale, massing, and
pedestrian experience along Betty Ford Way. Rediker stated support for improving staff
and artist facilities but emphasized that the success of the project will depend on how well
the additions blend into the landscape through berming, material selection, and planting.
Kaselak confirmed that the proposed additions maintain the same building height, materials,
and architectural language as existing structures. He stated that the goal is for the additions
to feel as though they have always been part of the amphitheater.
Lintner asked why existing public restrooms were not included in the scope of the project.
Campos explained that significant restroom improvements were completed during earlier
renovation phases, including increased fixture counts and new restrooms on the west side of
the facility. He stated that the current project focuses on staff and performer needs and that
new restrooms are included in the north concessions as required by code. Kaselak added
that the existing restrooms still have sufficient remaining life cycle and that expanding the
scope further could significantly increase project costs.
Kaselak continued the presentation by addressing restroom availability within the
amphitheater. He explained that the area near the south concessions has historically been
underserved by public restrooms, noting that restrooms are located on the upper bench to
the east and north, on the field level to the west, and near the playground, but not in this
specific area. He stated that an existing restroom in this location will be retained as part of
the project and will remain available for public use.
Rediker requested clarification regarding the layout of the green room space shown on
the plans.
Kaselak explained that the green room is located on the eastern side of the building and is
accessed via a hallway. He stated that the space includes skylights to provide natural light
and that the adjacent restrooms are intended for use by green room occupants, including
performers, road crew, and other support staff. He clarified that while the space will be
remodeled, there is no intent to expand the footprint of the green room.
Rediker asked whether there were any additional comments from
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commissioners regarding the box office portion of the project.
Commissioner Tucker stated that he had no further comments.
Kaselak introduced the east concessions and loading dock area, referring to the site plan. He
explained that the yellow-shaded area represents a proposed expansion of approximately
7.5 feet to the east. He described existing loading dock conditions as highly constrained and
dysfunctional, noting that delivery trucks currently enter from East Betty Ford Way, pull
forward to the box office area, and then back into the loading dock with minimal clearance.
Kaselak stated that the proposed expansion would allow additional maneuvering room so that
a small van or box truck could be accommodated alongside a semi-truck. He also explained
that the existing loading dock is inadequate for efficient unloading and reloading operations.
As part of the same expansion, the east concessions building would also be extended 7.5
feet to the east in order to accommodate one to two additional points of sale.
Kaselak noted that the east concessions area is one of the most heavily used locations
and that concession lines frequently back up toward nearby restrooms. He stated that the
Vail Valley Foundation is seeking to increase points of sale from approximately three to five
to improve service and reduce wait times.
Kaselak reviewed a plan view of the east concessions and loading dock. He explained that
because the building expansion encroaches toward East Betty Ford Way, the project
includes façade improvements intended to enhance the pedestrian experience for visitors
arriving from the parking areas. He described the use of decorative metal panels and angled
architectural elements to break up what is currently a large expanse of stucco wall.
Kaselak stated that the landscape buffer between the building and East Betty Ford Way
would be replanted and enhanced to further improve the arrival experience as visitors move
toward the social courtyard.
Kaselak explained that the employee entrance to the east concessions would
be relocated from the north façade to the east façade in order to increase available point -
of-sale frontage. He noted that this change would require a modest adjustment to the
retaining wall to provide employee access and stated that the access corridor could be as
narrow as three feet to minimize impacts.
Rediker asked for clarification regarding the width of the loading dock expansion.
Kaselak stated that the existing loading dock is approximately 14 feet wide and that the proposed
expansion would increase the width to approximately 21 feet. He confirmed that the building wall
would remain continuous through both the concessions and loading dock areas.
Rediker asked about a patio expansion and retaining wall shown
on the plans. Kaselak explained that the patio area would not be removed but rather
expanded slightly to the east. He stated that the existing stone veneer half wall and metal
pickets would be reconstructed to match existing conditions.
In response to a question regarding the height of the retaining wall, Kaselak stated that the
wall is approximately three feet high on the interior side with metal pickets above, and
approximately four to five feet high on the exterior. He noted that the grade change in this
area is relatively modest and that there is an existing entry into the amphitheater from the east
side.
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Kaselak presented conceptual façade elevations for the east concessions. He explained that
the upper illustration demonstrates how additional points of sale would be accommodated
using the same materials as the existing building, including metal panels, stucco, and
countertops. He stated that the lower illustration depicts a conceptual decorative panel
system intended to provide visual interest along East Betty Ford Way.
Rediker stated that while the roof height does not change, extending the walls closer to
Betty Ford Way increases the perceived scale of the building for park users. He emphasized
the importance of breaking up the massing and improving the pedestrian experience along
the roadway. Kaselak agreed and stated that landscaping and architectural detailing would
be used to soften the edge and reduce visual impacts.
Rediker then asked whether commissioners had any additional comments regarding the east
concessions and loading dock area. Commissioner Tucker stated that he supported the use
of metal panels or partitions as a way to minimize visual impacts and help the building blend
into its surroundings.
Kaselak transitioned to the south concessions building, describing it as the small building
encountered on the left as visitors enter through the social courtyard prior to gate opening.
He reviewed proposed landscape improvements and identified the areas of building
expansion in yellow on the plans.
Kaselak explained that the public restrooms located on the lower left portion of the plan are
outside the gates and available for park use, and that these restrooms were added as part of
a previous project. He stated that the primary need for the south concessions expansion is
increased kitchen and grill capacity rather than additional points of sale.
Kaselak explained that the proposed expansion would allow for a longer kitchen line and
increased plating area to improve service speed. He noted that challenges related to existing
fencing and proximity to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens may limit how far the building can
extend to the west. As an alternative, the team is studying the feasibility of shifting some of
the expansion farther south if grading conditions allow.
Kaselak stated that the donor wall at the southeast corner of the building would be
extended southward to allow for additional kitchen space and to better define the space in
front of the wall. He explained that a small trellised roof element is proposed to provide a
sense of enclosure and continuity with the architectural language of the existing buildings.
Kaselak also noted that one concession opening along the south side would be reduced in
width from approximately 10 to 11.5 feet down to six feet. He explained that this opening is
infrequently used and that the space would be better utilized as back -of-house support area.
Rediker asked whether the south concessions building would remain the only building with a
grill. Kaselak confirmed that it would and stated that no kitchen or grill is proposed in the new
north concessions building. He noted that food prepared in the south concessions would
continue to be transported to the north concessions for service, and that concentrating grill
operations in one location minimizes the number of large exhaust hoods required.
Rediker asked about the expansion of patio and paver areas associated with the south
concessions building. Kaselak confirmed that the patio expansion corresponds to the
building expansion and explained that an existing service yard area would be incorporated
into the expanded footprint.
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Kaselak reviewed a section drawing illustrating the enlarged plaza area transitioning into a
boulder retaining wall to address grade changes along the west side. He noted that fencing
in this area was recently installed as part of a previously approved variance.
Discussion turned to maintenance responsibilities along the fence line between the
amphitheater and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Campos stated that the Alpine
Gardens currently maintains landscaping outside the fence, while the Vail Valley
Foundation maintains areas inside the fence. He noted that discussions are ongoing regarding potential collaboration to improve landscaping on both sides of the fence.
Campos clarified that the current lease boundary aligns with the fence line following
amendments made within the last decade and stated that documentation may need to be
clarified as part of the application process. He explained that conceptually, the project
team has discussed additional planting in coordination with the Alpine Gardens to improve
screening and visual interest. He noted that existing vegetation consists largely of a
monoculture of spruce and that there may be opportunities to diversify plant species and
enhance mid-height screening.
Rediker expressed concern about the visual impacts of expanding the south concessions
building, particularly for Ford Park users and visitors to the Alpine Gardens. He
emphasized the importance of avoiding large, blank stucco facades in a highly trafficked
pedestrian area. He stated support for improving concessions and food offerings but
stressed the need for sensitivity to scale, massing, and visual quality.
Kaselak confirmed that the roof height of the south concessions building would not change. In
response to questions about grade changes, he stated that the berming reduces the
perceived height of the building. He noted that additional study would be required to evaluate
visibility if expansion occurs farther to the south.
Kaselak stated that Town staff requested view studies from the gardens during the pre -
application meeting and confirmed that the project team will prepare views and sections
from key off-site locations as part of the formal application. He identified several focus areas
for these studies, including the east arrival from East Betty Ford Way, off -site views of the
north concessions building, the south concessions corner, and the box office area near the
Nature Center Bridge.
Hagedorn asked about landscaping constraints related to Fire Free 5 requirements.
Kaselak stated that the team is evaluating how wildfire mitigation standards apply to the
project, noting that many of the buildings are non -combustible. He explained that the
team plans to meet with the Town’s wildfire specialist to determine whether any flexibility
or exceptions may be available.
Hagedorn discussed the importance of landscaping to the amphitheater experience and
expressed support for pursuing reasonable flexibility where appropriate. Kaselak stated that
the team hopes to achieve a balance between wildfire mitigation and preserving the
landscape character that defines Ford Park.
Rediker asked whether commissioners had any additional questions regarding the
south concessions. Tucker stated that he had no additional comments beyond those
already discussed.
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Lintner asked whether the additional space in the south concessions building would achieve
the intended goals related to food service and enhanced offerings. Kaselak responded that
the expansion is intended to both increase service speed for existing offerings and allow for
an expanded warm food menu.
Kaselak noted that a second-story option was previously studied for the south
concessions building but was ultimately abandoned due to massing concerns and
because it did not address kitchen operational needs.
Kaselak transitioned to discussion of the north concessions building, noting that the project
team initially explored working within the constraints of the existing structure. He explained
that due to the extent of proposed expansion to the west, encroachment into the hillside to
the north, and the addition of a second story, the team determined that retaining the existing
building was no longer practical. He stated that the current rectangular footprint shown on the
plan generally reflects the existing building and illustrated the extent of proposed expansion
to the west and north.
Kaselak explained that the plaza area along the southern edge of the building would remain
generally unchanged and that Borgen Plaza on the west side would remain intact for VIP
use. He described the creation of a new lobby space on the western side of the building,
allowing Borgen Plaza to function as an indoor-outdoor space through the use of large folding
doors. He stated that the planter would be recreated to provide spatial definition and allow
the plaza to be controlled independently from the broader amphitheater experience.
Kaselak described the L -shaped area south of the planter as the existing food and drink rail
location, noting that this space currently serves as a place for patrons to eat, congregate, and
observe activity within the amphitheater. He stated that this configuration helps define the
edges of Borgen Plaza.
Rediker asks if there is a reduction in size of the VIP area plaza.
Kaselak stated that while some existing outdoor space would be converted to interior space,
the overall functionality of the plaza would be maintained. He explained that a portion of the
currently underutilized outdoor area would become an indoor-outdoor space that
effectively replicates the existing experience while providing weather protection. He noted that
the current space feels like back-of-house, is visually disconnected from the stage, and is
therefore not heavily used.
Kaselak stated that providing an interior space directly connected to the outdoor plaza
would increase capacity, improve comfort during inclement weather, and better support
special events. He noted that an alternative concept involving a tensile canopy had been
studied but was ultimately dismissed as insufficient.
Rediker asks about going inside to get out of inclement weather.
Kaselak reviewed the ground-level plan, identifying the location of folding doors that would
allow the plaza to open directly into the new lobby. He described the circulation through the
lobby, including a stair connecting to the upper level and a large passenger elevator
designed to also function as a freight elevator for moving pianos, furniture, and equipment.
Kaselak stated that the ground level would include code -required restrooms, drinking
fountains, and a flip-up concession counter for VIP use, which would relocate an existing
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exterior function to an interior location. He explained that the southeastern quadrant of the
building would replicate the existing concessions layout while significantly increasing walk -in
cooler and dry storage capacity, thereby reducing the need to transport food and supplies
from the south concessions building.
Kaselak confirmed that the primary concessions counter would remain similar in length and
function to existing conditions and that the new walk-in cooler and storage areas would be
embedded approximately 13.5 feet into the hillside. He clarified that the lower level would
extend modestly farther north than existing conditions to accommodate required
restrooms, storage, and cooler space.
Kaselak noted that merchandise sales would remain in the same general location as today
but would be improved through the addition of a covered outdoor space supported by a
steeper retaining wall along the eastern edge of the addition. He confirmed that no
lawn seating would be impacted by the project.
Hagedorn asks about the expansion of space, particularly into the hillside.
Kaselak reviewed the upper -level plan, explaining that the stair and elevator connect to
a landing that would serve as a pre-function area for the studio space. He noted that
code-required restrooms are included on the upper level due to its assembly use.
Kaselak described the inclusion of a living roof on the west side of the building to soften the
building’s appearance and integrate it into the hillside. He identified the primary upper -level
program as a flexible studio space, noting that dance programming would occupy the
space only a portion of the time. He explained that an adjacent flex space could be closed
off or combined with the main studio depending on use.
Kaselak described the VIP deck on the east side of the building, which would provide
elevated views of the stage and function as an indoor-outdoor space with large folding doors.
He stated that the southern edge of the studio space would function as a drink rail and
clarified that guardrail-height elements would prevent through circulation.
Kaselak explained that an egress stair on the eastern side of the deck would define the
merchandise space below and that the upper level would include an indoor -outdoor
bar, covered exterior service area, and storage space for furniture and bar operations.
Rediker asks about the deck at the second floor and what the purpose of the studio/ flex
space is.
Campos stated that it is primarily intended to serve as a rehearsal and practice space for
Bravo! Vail and the Vail Dance Festival, including instrument storage and dance rehearsal
needs. He explained that existing temporary and off-site facilities are currently used and
that the proposed studio would consolidate many of these activities on-site.
Campos noted that unionized orchestras have specific contractual requirements related to
rehearsal and support space and stated that the Ford Amphitheater hosts a wide range of
programming beyond concerts. He explained that Bravo! Vail occupies the amphitheater for
approximately six weeks each summer, during which there are numerous dark nights that
could be better utilized with additional programming made possible by improved facilities.
Kaselak stated that the proposed improvements are intended to increase year-round and off-
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night utilization of the amphitheater rather than serving only a limited portion of the season.
He acknowledged that the space may also support occasional VIP uses, though its primary
function is operational and programmatic.
Kaselak presented two architectural options for the north concessions building. He explained
that Option 1 replicates the existing stucco massing and material palette with updated
folding windows and doors, while Option 2 draws architectural inspiration from the
amphitheater pavilion itself. He stated that Option 2 features a sloped, segmented roof form,
wood soffits, and a more expressive architectural language intended to establish a
complementary relationship between the pavilion and the studio building.
Kaselak noted that a previously proposed roof deck was removed in favor of a living roof to
avoid creating underutilized plaza space. He explained that the studio ceiling height would
range from approximately 14 feet at the rear to 18 feet at the front, a reduction from the
heights originally requested by dance users in order to balance functional needs with
massing concerns.
Kaselak presented aerial and perspective views illustrating how the proposed building
would relate to the amphitheater, social courtyard, and lawn seating.
Commissioner Lipnick asked about the extent of the north concessions expansion.
Kaselak stated that the lower level would increase from approximately 14,000 square feet
to approximately 24,000 square feet, representing a significant expansion.
Commissioners expressed general support for the architectural approach that ties the
building to the amphitheater but raised concerns about overall massing, scale, and visual
impact, particularly from arrival areas, lawn seating, and adjacent open space.
Hagedorn notes the need to study the massing, as it could be imposing. Perhaps soften the
large soffit that comes out, consider a tensile structure like the one in the front entrance.
Commissioners emphasized the importance of view corridor preservation and
requested additional renderings and visual studies as part of the formal application.
Commissioner Tucker specifically asked whether the roof over the VIP deck
could impact westward view corridors toward the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and
surrounding mountains from the lawn seating area. Kaselak stated that these impacts would
be evaluated and illustrated through future renderings.
Tucker discussed the divider between the concessions area and Borgen
Plaza. Kaselak confirmed that a stucco wall and planter would remain in this location,
serving both seating and spatial separation functions, and that mature landscaping would be
preserved and enhanced to maintain the character of the plaza.
In response to questions regarding food operations, Kaselak stated that no grill space is
proposed in the north concessions building in order to limit the number of commercial kitchens
and address staffing and operational efficiencies. He explained that food prepared in the
south concessions building would continue to be transported through staff circulation routes
using carts, noting that expanded storage capacity would significantly reduce the frequency of
these trips.
Lintner asks about the capacity of the outdoor deck in the VIP area.
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Kaselak estimated that the VIP deck would accommodate approximately 20 people based
on assembly occupancy standards.
Commissioners discussed the balance between studio space and VIP deck size, noting
that while the studio serves important operational needs, the VIP experience is also a
key component of the project. Kaselak responded that the studio space is primarily intended
for rehearsal and practice rather than performance and that the indoor-outdoor
configuration would allow flexible use during events.
Rediker asked whether commissioners had any additional questions regarding the north
concessions building. Commissioners reiterated the importance of evaluating visual
impacts from multiple perspectives throughout the amphitheater and emphasized that these
considerations would be critical during the formal application review.
Rediker opened the work session to public comment. No members of the public were present
in the room, and no attendees participating remotely requested to speak. Public comment
was closed.
Rediker thanked the project team for the presentation and noted that work sessions are
valuable for both the Commission and the public. No action was taken, as the item was a
work session only.
4. Main Agenda
4.1 A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit amendment, pursuant to Section 12-6H-
3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 16, Conditional
Use Permits, Vail Town Code, to allow for timeshare units, located at Located at 442
South Frontage Road East/ Vail Village Filing 5, Tract D. (PEC25-0024)
This item will not be heard and will be re-noticed for a future meeting.
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Lunar Vail Land Investments LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 5 Min
(Recording timestamp: 1:25:14)
Agenda Item 4.1 was noted as re-noticed for a future meeting, with no action taken.
4.2
A request for review of a variance from Section 12-7B-16, Landscaping and Site
Development, pursuant to Chapter 17, Variances, Title 12, Vail Town Code, to allow for
a reduction in the existing landscape area at the Red Lion Inn Condominium Building,
located at 304 Bridge Street and 297 Hanson Ranch Road/Vail Village Filing 1, Block
5A, Lots E-H. (PEC25-0040)
The applicant has requested that this item be tabled to the February 9, 2026 PEC meeting.
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Red Lion Building LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 5 Min
(Recording timestamp: 1:26:00)
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Agenda Item 4.2, a request for review of a variance from Section 12 -7B-16, Landscaping
and Site Development, pursuant to Chapter 17, Variances, Title 12, Vail Town Code, for the
Red Line Condominium building located at 304 Bridge Street and 297 Hanson Ranch Road
(PEC Application No. 25-0040), was requested by the applicant to be tabled to the February
23, 2026, regularly scheduled meeting.
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Table to the February 23, 2026 PEC meeting.; Robert N Lipnick
seconded the motion. The motion Passed (5 - 0).
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 PEC Minutes 1-12-26
PEC_Results_1-12-26.pdf
Rediker provided comments regarding the importance of capturing commissioner discussion of
specific review criteria within the minutes. Relating to page 3 of the meeting minutes,
Hagedorn’s comments were noted but called out as “meeting other criteria” rather than what
was specifically mentioned. Rediker stated that those specific comments should be stated in
the minutes. Commissioners expressed support for the revised minutes format, including the
inclusion of timestamps, while noting the need to balance detail with staff workload.
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Approve; David N Tucker seconded the motion. The motion Passed
(4 – 0 - 1), (Lintner abstained).
6. Information Update
Staff reminded commissioners that several commission terms expire at the end of
February and that applications for reappointment would be accepted beginning in
February. Staff also provided updates regarding recent meetings with applicants
and noted that the Red Line project had not been remanded by Town Council and
remains under review by the Design Review Board at a conceptual level.
7. Adjournment
David N Tucker made a motion to Adjourn; Robert N Lipnick seconded the motion. The
motion Passed (5 - 0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
SUBMITTED BY:Jake Shipe
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:January 2026 Revenue Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
260203 Revenue Update.pdf
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE UPDATE
February 3, 2026
4.0% General Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, December 2025 collections are estimated to
be $5,715,887, down (1.3)% from 2024 and down (1.0)% from the budget.
2025 YTD collections of $43,288,644 are up 2.6% from 2024 and up 2.9% from
the budget. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.7% for
the 12-months ending December 2025. The annual budget totals $42.1 million.
December sales tax collections were impacted by limited snowfall, but particularly
in the lodging category, which declined 6.3% compared to December 2024.
0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, December 2025 collections of the 0.5%
housing sales tax are estimated to be $688,726, down (1.6)% from 2024 and down
(3.3)% from the budget. 2025 YTD collections of $5,246,468 are up 2.7% from
2024 and up 0.9% from the budget. The annual budget for the housing fund sales
tax totals $5.2 million.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through December 30 total $9,767,746, up 4.5% from 2024. The
number of property sales (excluding time-shares) were up 0.4% from 2024, while
the average collection amount was up 4.3%. The amended budget for RETT
collections totals $8.9 million for 2025.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through December 31 total $2,402,598 compared to
$3,073,318 in 2024. The budget totals $2.5 million for 2025.
Lift Tax
Lift tax collections through December 2025 total $6,702,598, down (0.6)% or
$(42,953) from 2024. Lift tax collections were tracking up 2.2% through November;
however, December collections were lackluster due to limited snowfall and were
down 14% compared to December 2024. The 2025 budget totals $6,915,427.
Daily Parking Sales
Daily sales from the parking structures from November through January 25th total
approximately $2,779,054, down (13.3)% from time last year. This amount
includes daily fees charged to the parking pass holders. The number of daily
parking transactions is down approximately (11.7)% compared to the prior winter
season.
Winter Parking Pass Sales
Winter parking pass sales for the 2025 – 2026 season through January 25th total
approximately $1,171,400, a decrease of $(49,869) or (4.1)% from the prior
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season. Adjustments to the pass pricing structure were approved for the 2025-
2026 season. If prices had not been increased (and the same number of passes
were sold), collections would have been down approximately ($121,735), or
(10.1)% from the prior season mainly due the decrease in employee plus passes
sold. 2025/2026 season pass sales indicate that more employees opted for the
local pass rather than the Employee or Employee Plus pass as in prior years. The
total budget for Winter parking pass sales is $1,240,000.
The number of passes sold by type is included in the following chart:
Summary
Across all funds and excluding one-time grants and reimbursements, 2025 total
revenues of $106.6 million are 2.7% from the amended budget and down (1.0)%
from the prior year. Real estate transfer tax collections, interest earnings, and sales
tax collections are pacing above budget, while parking fee collections are below
budget. Compared to the prior year, sales tax collections have increased, while
interest earnings, use tax collections, and parking fees have decreased. The Town
continues to receive final billings and revenues through March for the prior year.
Final revenue totals are posted in May following completion of the Town’s annual
audit.
Pass Type
2025 - 2026
Pass Sales
2024 – 2025
Pass Sales
Increase /
(Decrease)
from Prior
Year
Premier 20 21 (1)
Vail Village Business Premier 70 69 1
Lionshead Business Premier 4 7 (3)
Employee 475 481 (6)
Employee Plus 265 329 (64)
Local 3,682 3,444 238
Total 4,516 4,351 165
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2025 Budget % change % change
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Budget Variance from 2024 from Budget
January 4,076,145$ 3,422,209$ 5,217,125$ 5,911,572$ 5,805,199$ 5,791,927$ 5,965,979$ 174,052$ 2.77% 3.01%
February 4,285,633 3,691,850 5,686,585 6,041,108 6,080,349 6,063,693 6,297,982 234,289 3.58% 3.86%
March 2,243,518 4,364,797 5,912,059 6,055,992 6,412,535 6,162,148 6,243,296 81,148 -2.64% 1.32%
April 427,518 1,751,528 2,234,296 2,264,892 1,842,893 2,082,859 2,197,733 114,874 19.25% 5.52%
May 503,828 1,061,516 1,227,974 1,118,011 1,176,629 1,152,860 1,219,756 66,896 3.67% 5.80%
June 1,023,517 2,149,312 2,317,931 2,272,457 2,361,482 2,355,770 2,360,724 4,954 -0.03% 0.21%
July 2,084,644 3,491,668 3,507,973 3,412,277 3,643,192 3,629,309 3,727,202 97,893 2.31% 2.70%
August 2,138,838 2,877,550 2,997,389 2,932,111 3,052,213 3,038,643 3,267,782 229,139 7.06% 7.54%
September 1,767,393 2,359,528 2,441,331 2,508,064 2,415,397 2,414,174 2,536,075 121,901 5.00% 5.05%
October 1,371,727 1,734,964 1,729,558 1,773,358 1,753,419 1,752,419 1,901,044 148,625 8.42% 8.48%
November 1,425,461 1,880,397 1,902,643 1,901,141 1,844,461 1,843,961 1,855,184 11,223 0.58% 0.61%
December 3,625,189 5,749,365 5,602,018 5,811,950 5,789,893 5,776,237 5,715,887 (60,350) -1.28% -1.04%
Total 24,973,411$ 34,534,683$ 40,776,882$ 42,002,933$ 42,177,661$ 42,064,000$ 43,288,644$ 1,224,644$ 2.63%2.91%
2025 Budget % change % change
2022 2023 2024 Budget Variance from 2024 from Budget
January 645,487$ 720,906$ 705,167$ 711,525$ 726,214$ 14,689$ 2.98% 2.06%
February 702,730 736,788 741,549 753,337 767,551 14,214 3.51% 1.89%
March 719,717 738,244 783,123 769,644 762,657 (6,987) -2.61% -0.91%
April 269,018 271,930 222,032 249,107 265,074 15,967 19.39% 6.41%
May 146,657 132,333 139,793 143,483 145,644 2,161 4.19% 1.51%
June 280,460 275,113 284,485 291,846 284,820 (7,026) 0.12% -2.41%
July 424,602 412,849 439,142 448,039 449,615 1,576 2.38% 0.35%
August 361,165 352,887 369,212 377,205 395,571 18,366 7.14% 4.87%
September 294,861 304,068 293,066 299,772 307,714 7,942 5.00% 2.65%
October 207,397 213,568 210,364 217,051 228,877 11,826 8.80% 5.45%
November 230,383 229,092 222,639 228,495 224,006 (4,489) 0.61% -1.96%
December 671,982 703,050 699,750 712,030 688,726 (23,304) -1.58% -3.27%
Total 4,954,459$ 5,090,828$ 5,110,322$ 5,201,534$ 5,246,468$ 44,934$ 2.66% 0.86%
Town of Vail Revenue Update
February 3, 2026
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
February 3, 2026
Through December 31
December 4% General Sales Tax Collections By Year
Through December 31
•December collections of $5,715,887 are down (1.3)% from prior year and are down (1.0)% from the
budget.
$5,749,365
$5,602,018
$5,811,950
$5,789,893
$5,715,887
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$34,534,683
$40,776,882
$42,002,933
$42,177,661
$43,288,644
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 $45,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
•YTD collections of $43,288,644 are up 2.6% from prior year and are up 2.9% from the budget.
•Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.7% for the 12-months ending December
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December 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Collections By Year
Real Estate Transfer Tax by Year
YTD Through December 2025
December Collections YTD Collections
•This chart shows YTD collections of 1% RETT, segmented by real property values. 2025
collections are up 4.5% from the prior year.
$13,371,555
$9,603,456
$7,994,852
$9,349,910 $9,767,746
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
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
•December collections of $688,726 are down (1.6)% from prior year and are down (3.3)% from the
budget.
•2025 YTD collections of $5,246,468 are up 2.7% from 2024 and up 0.9% from the budget. The
annual budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $5.2 million.
$671,982 $703,050 $699,750 $688,726
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
2022 2023 2024 2025
$4,954,459 $5,090,828 $5,110,322 $5,246,468
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
2022 2023 2024 2025
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Construction Use Tax by Year
YTD Through December 2025
YTD Lift Tax Collections
YTD Through December 2025
•Use Tax collections through December 31 total $2,402,598 compared to $3,073,318 from this
time last year. This is a decrease of (21.8)%.
$3,682,745
$2,189,830
$2,532,881
$3,073,318
$2,402,598
$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 $6,702,598 are down (0.6)% or $(42,953) from the same time
last year.
$5,518,890
$6,473,618
$6,536,433
$6,745,551
$6,702,598
$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
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February 3, 2026
The Vail Business Review breaks down the 4.5% sales tax collected for the month of
December and annual 2025. 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.
December 4.5% sales tax was down (2.0)% from the prior year. Retail increased 0.9%,
lodging decreased (6.3)%, food and beverage increased 2.0%, and utilities/other
decreased (2.9)%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for the month of
December was down (2.9)% compared to prior year.
2025 4.5% sales tax was up 2.7% from 2024. Retail increased 5.6%, lodging
decreased (1.3)%, food and beverage increased 3.9%, and utilities/other increased
7.3%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for 2025 was down (0.1)%
compared to the 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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December Sales Tax Collections by Year
December 2025 Sales Tax
December 2024
Sales Tax Collections by Business Type
December 2025
2,399,898
Lodging
2,500,864
Food &
Beverage
1,222,212
Utilities &
Other
281,578
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
0.9% 2.0%
(2.9)%
Retail
5,873,593
6,416,140
6,458,957
6,533,666
6,404,552
$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
General Sales Tax
Housing Sales Tax
• December 2025 retail sales increased 0.9%, lodging decreased (6.3)%, food and beverage
increased 2.0%, and utilities and other decreased (2.9)%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
Retail
2,377,873
Lodging
2,667,579
Food &
Beverage
1,198,157 Utilities &
Other
290,056
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
(6.3)%
• 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 December 2024 collections were $6,533,666; December 2025 collections were $6,404,552, down
from the prior year (2.0)%.
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December 2024December 2025
Geographic Area Trends by Year
December Sales Tax
Sales Tax by Location
December 2025 Sales Tax
Other Areas
14%
Lionshead
16%
Out of
Town
25%
Vail Village
45%
• Vail Village sales tax increased 1.0%, Lionshead decreased (7.9)%, Other Areas decreased (9.9)%, and
Out of Town increased 0.8%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were down (2.9)%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
822,054
864,589
1,034,782
1,076,726
1,524,318
1,662,672
2,492,440
2,812,154
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Vail Village
Out of Town
Lionshead
Other Areas
1,597,931 2,935,208
1,035,238
908,581
• This chart shows December 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.
915,8931,036,109
1,659,481
2,922,183
2,951,547
954,412 1,673,381
825,212
Other Areas
13%
Lionshead
15%
Out of
Town
26%
Vail Village
46%
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Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year
Retail Business 4.5% Sales Tax Detail
December 2025 Sales Tax
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Apparel
$567,549
Grocery
$327,982
Gallery
$9,483
Gifts
$16,040
Jewelry
$136,442Retail Liquor
$80,973
Retail Other
$546,261
Sporting Goods
$531,817
Online Retailers
$183,202
Retail Home
Occupation
$149
• December 2025 accommodations services decreased (6.3)% from the prior year. Short-term rentals decreased
(3.2)% and hotels and lodges decreased (7.5)%.
• 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.
1,860,302
724,631
1,906,541
761,038
1,763,991
736,873
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Hotel and Lodges
Short-Term Rentals
2025 2024 2023
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Retail 340,966 346,282 (5,316) -1.54%
Lodging 351,007 449,981 (98,974) -22.00%
F & B 126,913 113,364 13,549 11.95%
Other 6,326 6,266 60 0.95%
Total 825,212 915,893 (90,681) -9.90%
Retail 288,060 305,148 (17,089) -5.60%
Lodging 473,909 536,230 (62,321) -11.62%
F & B 187,959 190,574 (2,615) -1.37%
Other 4,484 4,157 327 7.88%
Total 954,412 1,036,109 (81,697) -7.88%
Retail 620,993 622,230 (1,236) -0.20%
Lodging 802,848 790,289 12,559 1.59%
F & B 2,978 1,263 1,715 135.75%
Other 246,561 245,700 861 0.35%
Total 1,673,381 1,659,481 13,900 0.84%
Retail 1,149,879 1,104,213 45,666 4.14%
Lodging 873,100 891,080 (17,980) -2.02%
F & B 904,361 892,956 11,405 1.28%
Other 24,207 33,934 (9,727) -28.66%
Total 2,951,547 2,922,183 29,364 1.00%
Retail 2,399,898 2,377,873 22,025 0.93%
Lodging 2,500,864 2,667,579 (166,715) -6.25%
F & B 1,222,212 1,198,157 24,054 2.01%
Other 281,578 290,056 (8,478) -2.92%
Total 6,404,552 6,533,666 (129,114) -1.98%
Retail Apparel 567,549 504,370 63,179 12.53%
Retail Food 327,982 329,852 (1,870) -0.57%
Retail Gallery 9,483 6,867 2,617 38.11%
Retail Gift 16,040 15,513 527 3.40%
Retail Home Occupation 149 206 (57) -27.90%
Retail Jewelry 136,442 111,701 24,741 22.15%
Retail Liquor 80,973 83,168 (2,195) -2.64%
Retail Other 546,261 529,862 16,399 3.09%
Retail Sport 531,817 630,750 (98,933) -15.68%
Retail Online Retailer 183,202 165,584 17,618 10.64%
Total 2,399,898 2,377,873 22,025 0.93%
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2025 Collections 2024 Collections YoY % ChangeYoY $ Change
Total - All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
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Sales Tax Collections by Year
2025 Sales Tax
2024
Sales Tax Collections by Business Type
2025
17,089,368
Lodging
17,681,833
Food &
Beverage
10,725,295
Utilities &
Other
2,972,471
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
5.6%3.9%7.3%
Retail
34,674,337
45,871,481
47,011,671
47,197,240
48,468,967
$0 $10,000,000 $20,000,000 $30,000,000 $40,000,000 $50,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
General Sales Tax
Housing Sales Tax
• 2025 retail sales increased 5.6%, lodging decreased (1.3)%, food and beverage increased 3.9%,
and utilities and other increased 7.3%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
Retail
16,177,483
Lodging
17,922,520
Food &
Beverage
10,325,792
Utilities &
Other
2,771,445
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
(1.3)%
• 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 2024 collections were $47,197,240; total 2025 collections were $48,4968,967, up from the prior
year 2.7%.
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20242025
Geographic Area Trends by Year
Annual Sales Tax
Sales Tax by Location
2025 Sales Tax
Other Areas
15%
Lionshead
16%
Out of
Town
26%
Vail Village
43%
• Vail Village sales tax increased 2.9%, Lionshead decreased (5.7)%, Other Areas decreased (2.9)%, and
Out of Town increased 10.7%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were down (0.1)%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
5,017,881
6,680,744
5,148,590
7,178,075
9,711,573
12,181,016
14,796,293
19,831,647
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Vail Village
Out of Town
Lionshead
Other Areas
12,492,081
20,511,132
7,352,938
6,655,520
• This chart shows annual 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.
6,983,027
7,491,721 12,214,789
20,507,702
21,096,729
7,067,798 13,524,506
6,779,933
Other Areas
14%
Lionshead
15%
Out of
Town
28%
Vail Village
43%
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Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year
Retail Business 4.5% Sales Tax Detail
2025 Sales Tax
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Apparel
$3,574,295
Grocery
$2,336,430
Gallery
$124,099
Gifts
$111,552
Jewelry
$869,776Retail Liquor
$605,331
Retail Other
$4,891,700
Sporting Goods
$3,070,355
Online Retailers
$1,500,702
Retail Home
Occupation
5,128
• 2025 accommodations services decreased (1.3)% from the prior year. Short-term rentals increased 1.5% and
hotels and lodges decreased (2.6)%.
• 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.
12,105,449
5,458,426
12,497,654
5,424,867
12,176,540
5,505,294
$0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000
Hotel and Lodges
Short-Term Rentals
2025 2024 2023
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Retail 2,383,578 2,522,437 (138,859) -5.50%
Lodging 2,975,692 3,149,006 (173,315) -5.50%
F & B 1,349,160 1,232,003 117,157 9.51%
Other 71,504 79,581 (8,077) -10.15%
Total 6,779,933 6,983,027 (203,094) -2.91%
Retail 1,701,472 1,802,607 (101,135) -5.61%
Lodging 3,500,919 3,703,093 (202,174) -5.46%
F & B 1,816,815 1,842,714 (25,899) -1.41%
Other 48,592 143,306 (94,714) -66.09%
Total 7,067,798 7,491,721 (423,923) -5.66%
Retail 5,654,413 4,946,706 707,707 14.31%
Lodging 5,184,047 4,938,690 245,356 4.97%
F & B 21,878 21,058 820 3.90%
Other 2,664,169 2,308,335 355,833 15.42%
Total 13,524,506 12,214,789 1,309,717 10.72%
Retail 7,349,905 6,905,733 444,172 6.43%
Lodging 6,021,176 6,131,730 (110,555) -1.80%
F & B 7,537,443 7,230,016 307,426 4.25%
Other 188,206 240,223 (52,017) -21.65%
Total 21,096,729 20,507,702 589,027 2.87%
Retail 17,089,368 16,177,483 911,885 5.64%
Lodging 17,681,833 17,922,520 (240,687) -1.34%
F & B 10,725,295 10,325,792 399,504 3.87%
Other 2,972,471 2,771,445 201,025 7.25%
Total 48,468,967 47,197,240 1,271,727 2.69%
Retail Apparel 3,574,295 3,390,267 184,027 5.43%
Retail Food 2,336,430 2,411,560 (75,130) -3.12%
Retail Gallery 124,099 153,880 (29,781) -19.35%
Retail Gift 111,552 77,070 34,482 44.74%
Retail Home Occupation 5,128 3,474 1,653 47.59%
Retail Jewelry 869,776 581,514 288,262 49.57%
Retail Liquor 605,331 658,781 (53,450) -8.11%
Retail Other 4,891,700 4,292,597 599,103 13.96%
Retail Sport 3,070,355 3,368,702 (298,347) -8.86%
Retail Online Retailer 1,500,702 1,239,637 261,065 21.06%
Total 17,089,368 16,177,483 911,885 5.64%
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
Annual 4.5% Sales Tax
2025 Collections 2024 Collections YoY % ChangeYoY $ Change
Total - All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
SUBMITTED BY:Abby Oliveira, Economic Development
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:November 20, 2025 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
VLMDAC Minutes November 20, 2025.pdf
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Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
Regular Meeting
November 20, 2025, 8:30 am
Minutes
VLMDAC Board Members:
Esmarie Faessler (Sonnenalp), Molly Bond (Vail Resorts), Kim Fuller (Jaunt Media
Collective), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil/Mountain Standard), Patrick Davis (Manor Vail)
ZOOM: Douglas Kessler (Homeowner), Sam Biszantz (Council Rep/Root & Flower)
Additional attendees:
Mia Vlaar (Town of Vail), Liz Gladitsch (Town of Vail), Jeremy Gross (Town of Vail), Abby
Oliveira (Town of Vail), Diana Ramirez (Town of Vail), Jake Shipley (Town of Vail)Chris Romer
(Vail Valley Partnership), Kay Schneider (Vail Valley Partnership), Michal Bednarczyk (970
Design), Kristin Yantis(MYPR), Bob Brown (Brown Analytics), Parker (Bravo), Ben Walton
(Miles), James Kenly ( Vail Symposium), Laura Libby(Miles), Mark Masters (Vail Comedy)
ZOOM: Amanda McNally (MYPR), Angela Mueller, Jeremy Coleman (Brown Analytics), Kim
Brussow (Vail Valley Partnership), Wyatt Smith (Vail Rec District), Samantha Sheptak, Sendi
Muhamad Ziden, Jenna Luberto, Helene Mattison (Kids Adventure Games), Amanda
Marchiani (President- The Snowriders), Beth Wright-Cheeseman (Miles)
1. Call to Order
Esmarie Faessler called the meeting to order at 8:30 am
2. Financial Update
Jake provided a year-to-date financial update
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve: Jana Morgan First/ Kim Fuller Second/ Unanimous
4. Special Events 1st Cycle Event Sponsorships
Jeremy presented on current events funding recommendations. See packet
materials for details.
Motion to approve: Jana Morgan First/ Patrick Davis Second/unanimous
5. Presentation & Discussion
- Discover Vail Priorities and KPI’s
Bob from Brown Analytics presented on KPI’s. Discussion and consensus on first
two, with other two to be presented in December meeting.
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- Group Sales 3-year Plan Update
Ben from Miles presented on the Development & Completion of 3-year Plan
(April – June 2026)
This is a collaboration between Miles, Vail Valley Partnership, and the Lodging
partners
o Request for the roadmap to be more granular. IE: X number of new groups
in May vs. strategic only.
o Consider a smaller focus group panel in Q4 with the economic climate
constantly changing, Q1 may have different results vs. Q4
6. Board Comment to Management Reports
Monthly Reports
- Reporting Format and Inclusions: For all partners: In future, call out what you are
going to change, based on learnings. It needs to be easier to find takeaways and
next steps.
- PR: Question on the Rise of “Substack influence” -subscribers receive content
directly from trusted voices. Discussed the difference between Bloggers and
Influencers (the First Class Jerk)
- Paid Media: Discussion around website Impressions and clicks, concerned
about them being down. Answer was because of changes in the media plan.
Miles to provide a more concrete answer
- Social Media: Request to include CPC ( Cost per click) of boosted posts to next
report
7. Matters from the Board & Discover Vail Staff
- Dobson Collateral will be available in the near future for group sales use, etc..
- The Election- Kim Langmaid and Kevin Foley both re-elected, they will be sworn
in next week. 2A initiative did not pass.
- VLMDAC Applications are due December 10th for the VLMDC, and are available-
Jana Morgan, Kim Fuller, and Patrick Davis, and one open seat. Interviews are on
December 16th, and new members will be sworn in at the VLMDAC meeting on
January 15th.
- Liz will send out a poll for a Holiday Social in January or February.
- Plan to revisit the Strategic Plan in the new year.
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Public Comment:
Mark Masters spoke about the Vail Comedy show and festival, and thanked the
Board for its support over the years.
Adjourn: Jana 10:47 am
Upcoming Meetings:
VLMDAC Board Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Grand View Room
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
SUBMITTED BY:Abby Oliveira, Economic Development
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:December 18, 2025 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
VLMDAC Minutes December 18 2025.pdf
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Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
Regular Meeting
December 18, 2025, 8:30 am
Minutes
VLMDAC Board Members:
Sam Biszantz (Council Rep/Root & Flower), Molly Bond (Vail Resorts), Kim Fuller (Jaunt
Media Collective), Douglas Kessler (Homeowner), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil/Mountain
Standard), Sarah Franke (Vail Valley Foundation), Esmarie Faessler (Sonnenalp)
Additional attendees:
Mia Vlaar (Town of Vail), Liz Gladitsch (Town of Vail), Jeremy Gross (Town of
Vail), Abby Oliveira (Town of Vail), Diana Ramirez (Town of Vail), Chris Romer (Vail Valley
Partnership), Michal Bednarczyk (970 Design), Slade Cogswell (970 Design), Jake Shipley
(Town of Vail), Amanda McNally (MYPR), Bob Brown (Brown Analytics), Jeremy Coleman
(Brown Analytics), Kim Brussow (Vail Valley Partnership), Laura Libby (Miles), Mark Masters
(Vail Comedy), Ben Walton (Miles), Beth Wright-Chessman (Miles), Chuck Davidson
(Tourism Economics), Ivy Vaughn (Miles), Anneliese Swift, Cody Worden (Four Seasons
Resort Vail), Jenna Luberto, Liana Moore (Antlers at Vail), Parker Owens (Bravo Vail), Sendi
Muhamad Zidan,
1. Call to Order
Jana Morgan called the meeting to order at 8:32am
2. Financial Update
Jake provided a year-to-date financial update.
Discussion ensued on timing of collections.
3. Consent items
November meeting minutes.
Motion to approve: Douglas Kessler/Sam Bisantz/unanimous
4. Paid storytelling
Amanda McNally and Kristin Yantis provided update on paid storytelling and 2026
recommendations.
Paid storytelling includes bloggers, influencers, and tastemakers and KPI’s include hosted
influencers, engagement rates, and organic impressions. Learnings & trends were reviewed
(details in board packet) including tastemakers, Substack growth, and others.
Plans shared with the board; discussion amongst board and MYPR team regarding
recommended tactics, and group prefers plan A (hybrid version). MYPR expressed gratitude
for the timing of the discussion and feedback from the board.
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5. 2025 Summer Campaign Report
The Miles team reviewed the summer campaign and performance updates. Slides,
background, and media brief included in the board packet. Media insights shared and
reviewed by tactic.
2026 strategic media shifts shared with board, including digital, social, and search tactics
with goal to differentiate from competitors and improve media plan efficiencies.
Mexico media brief and tactics reviewed (details included in board packet), along with 2026
strategic shifts.
All KPI reports and data points are included in the board packet slide deck for reference.
Discussion ensued regarding social channel optimization, demographics per channel,
board preference for increase in Instagram presence, and shift from organic search to AI
search results. Board questioned focus areas and requested follow up at future meeting(s).
Chuck Davidson (Tourism Economics) reviewed media economic impacts and attribution
report. They link location data to media and website exposure to best understand how
advertising impacts visitation and the Vail economy. Full reports, analytics, attributes, and
details included in the slide deck in board packet, including website impact calculator tool,
and was recorded for future reference.
6. Discover Vail Priorities and KPI’s
Delayed.until.January.meeting*
Key strategic goal: Drive responsible year-round revenue growth in Vail with a focus on non-
winter and lower demand time period overnight stays. Slide deck outlines primary and
secondary KPI’s for each of the four key priority areas: optimize visitation, build loyalty,
energize community, and strengthen brand.
Slide deck outlines details and shifts for reach of these.
7. Discover Vail staff report
Liz Gladitch updated group on VLMDAC assignments (Jana, Kim, Patrick reappointed, along
with Cody Worden from Four Seasons).
8. Board comment to management reports
Question regarding National Brotherhood of Skiers for 2028; they intend to return but no
contract signed yet.
Ad-hoc committee assignments discussed; staff will send note to board for interest.
9. Matters from the board
Molly Bond to provide Vail Mountain updates at future meetings.
Adjourn: 11:00am
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
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 (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:Matters from Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
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 (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:Town Manager Report (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:February 3, 2026
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 (3:20pm)
SUBJECT:Council Matters and Status Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
260203 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Status Report
Report for February 3, 2026
Council Comments at January 20th meeting:
Town Council thanked Code Enforcement for enforcement of skier
drop-off that was occurring in the bus stops. Town bus drivers were
grateful for that support!
Town Council expressed excitement over the Dobson project and
progress – we will be the envy of mountain towns!
Town Council gave a shout out to the Library staff for all the new
programs and services!
Thank you to the Vail Mountain operations team for a special memorial
event for John Donovan.
Important Dates______________________________________________________
TOV Events
March 10 Annual Community Meeting – Donovan Pavilion
Municipal Partner Events
March 5 Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Annual Legislative Meeting –
Denver
June 22-25 Annual Colorado Municipal League (CML) Conference
August 27-28 CAST -Meeting Carbondale
Social Media Listening
Here is the Sprout Listening link - this report gives a pulse on conversations but does
not capture everything as Meta's privacy settings restrict access to Facebook Groups
like Eagle County Classifieds, Vail Moms, etc, and requires that the search specifi es
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which public Facebook pages to scan: https://share.sproutsocial.com/view/8265bbbf -
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In a report from January 20-26, our Town of Vail Facebook and Instagram accounts'
impressions jumped 1,133% to 294,774 and engagements jumped 24,857% to 33,443
due to the message posted on January 22.
A nice post from the last couple of weeks: Vail Yeti hyping up the Dobson Arena
remodel "We’re excited to be playing in the newly renovated barn next season. Going to
be a world class experience for our fans! More seating, easier access to concessions
and bathrooms, wrap-around terrace, new lobby, and much more. Thanks to the Town
of Vail for upgrading one of the best arenas in the hockey world!"
https://www.facebook.com/reel/25621096754197007
In the News______________________________________________________
Jan. 16
Red Lion
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-village-renovation-red-lion-building/
Jan. 17
Red Lion
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/new-red-lion-building-in-vail-village-wont-contain-red-lion-
restaurant/
Jan. 19
International Visitation
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/despite-low-snow-global-turmoil-foreign-visits-holding-steady-at-
vail/
Jan. 20
Blu Cow
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/blu-cow-announces-final-day-of-business-in-vail-village/
Jan. 22
Dobson Topping Off
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/topping-off-dobson-55-4-million-renovation-on-track-for-next-ski-
season/
Winterfest
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-things-to-do-this-weekend-simon-garfunkel-winterfest-
skimo/
Jan. 23
ICE
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/rumored-ice-activity-strikes-fear-in-vail/
Red Lion Misinformation - letter
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/columns/letter-misinformation-about-red-lion-property/
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Jan. 25
Kent Rose
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/a-true-trailblazer-kent-rose-was-relentless-in-his-love-of-vail/
Concerns about Vail Village - letter
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor/letter-concern-about-vail-village/
Jan. 26
Red Lion
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/red-lion-vail-lease-colorado-possible-closure/
Jan. 27
ICE
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/ripple-effects-of-ice-enforcement-linger-in-eagle-county/
Jan. 28
Speed Cameras
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/colorado-mountain-towns-speed-cameras-shrinking-violations/
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Future Topics, February 2026
TOPIC DEPARTMENT
Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements design update Public Works
Joint Meeting VLHA Housing
Superlative Group presentations Town Manager’s Office
Fire Department Access Requirements Fire Department
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