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Home My WebLink About2025-11-18 TC Meeting MinutesTown Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Coggin. Members present: Travis Coggin, Mayor Barry Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pete Seibert Jonathan Staufer Dave Chapin Reid Phillips Samantha Biszantz Staff members present: Russell Forrest, Town Manager Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Stephanie Kauffman (Bibbens), Town Clerk Matt Mire, Town Attorney 1. Call to Order 2. Proclamation The reading of Proclamation No. 9, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:00:15 of the High Five Media video. 2.1 Proclamation No. 9, 2025 Colorado Gives Day Presenter(s): John Weiss, Small Champions Executive Director Read proclamation into the record. 3. Public Participation Public Participation began at time stamp 0:04:20 on the High Five Media video. Bob Armour, a Vail resident, congratulated Sam Biszantz and Barry Davis on their reelection and thanked Pete Seibert and Travis Coggin for their service. Emily Coggin, a Vail resident, expressed pride in her husband, Mayor Travis Coggin, for his commitment and years of service. Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 2 Dan Godec, a Vail resident and Jason Dietz, Housing Director for the Town of Vail, thanked Pete Seibert and Travis Coggin for their service on behalf of the Vail Local Housing Authority and the Town of Vail Housing Department, respectively. Bill Hanlon, a Vail resident, thanked Pete Seibert and Travis Coggin for their service and addressed concerns he had with traffic speeds in town. Tim McMahon, a Town of Avon resident, asked about the emergency action plan for when Vail Pass closes, mentioned beaver activity happening near the Covered Bridge, and thanked Travis Coggin and Pete Seibert for their service and congratulated Sam Biszantz and Barry Davis on their reelection. Kaitlyn Merriman, a Vail resident, expressed concerns with the decision to cut funding for Walking Mountains programming at the Vail Nature Center. Sasha Hickox, a Vail resident, announced the formation of an alliance of Short-Term Rental businesses and asked for a fiscal impact statement on businesses since the end of the pandemic. Michael Bolland, a Vail resident, asked about pedestrian improvements to the underpass at the Main Vail Roundabout. 4. Any action as a result of Executive Session There was none. 5. Consent Agenda Consent agenda began at timestamp 0:18:37 on the Hight Five Media video. 5.1 Resolution No. 55, Series of 2025, a Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 55, Series of 2025. Background: The purpose of this resolution is to amend the development agreement with Triumph Timber Ridge LLC to reflect that the Towns’ $3,000,000 contribution buying down Timber Ridge Village units shall be deducted from the Towns' $25,449,948 purchase obligation.5.2 Resolution No. 47, Series of 2025, A Resolution Supporting Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Ballot Issue 6A- Funding Regional Wastewater Facility Upgrades through a General Obligation Bond 5.2 Contract Award to McKinstry Essention, LLC for the Energy Performance Project Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with McKinstry Essention, LLC for energy performance project, in an amount not to exceed $9,147,164. Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 3 Background: The Energy Performance Contract (EPC) is a program of the Colorado Energy Office which allows municipalities to utilize savings from energy efficiency measures to fund the capital requirements for facility improvements. The project includes building envelope upgrades, lighting, HVAC equipment, renewable energy and battery storage, electric vehicle charging and a geothermal system. Staufer made a motion to approve consent agenda as read; Phillips seconded motion passed (7-0). 6. Action Items Discussion for Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025 began at timestamp 0:19:02 on the High Five Media video. 6.1 Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Providing for the Levy Assessment and Collection of Town Ad Valorem Property Taxes Due for the 2025 Tax Year and Payable in the 2026 Fiscal Year Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director and Jake Shipe, Budget Analyst Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025 upon first reading. Background: This ordinance authorizes the collection of property taxes in 2026 based on 2025 assessed valuations of property within the town’s boundaries. Chapin made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0). 7. Public Hearings Discussion for Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:20:21 on the High Five video. 7.1 Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in West Lionshead to the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 Zone District Presenter(s): Heather Knight, Planner II Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2025 upon first reading. Background: The applicants, Vail Corp, Soho Development and East West Partners, are requesting a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 1000 S Frontage Rd W, Glen Lyon Subdivision from the SDD #4 Zone District to the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) Zone District; 1031 S Frontage Rd W from the Arterial Business (ABD) Zone District to the LMU-2 Zone District; and, 953 S Frontage Rd W from the Arterial Business (ABD) Zone District to the LMU-2 Zone District. Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 4 Public comment was called. There was none. Staufer made a motion to approve; Seibert seconded motion passed (7-0). Discussion for Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:26:39 on the High Five video. 7.2 Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2025, Second Reading, Annual Appropriation Ordinance Adopting a Budget and Financial Plan and Making Appropriations to Pay the Costs, Expenses, and Liabilities of the Town of Vail, Colorado, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Presenter(s): Jake Shipe, Budget Manager Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2025 upon second reading. Background: On November 4th, Council passed Ordinance No. 24 upon first reading. Staff has made adjustments and provided additional information in response to Council's comments and questions and is seeking final approval of the Budget Ordinance on second reading. Information provided in the attached memo includes the proposed revenue and expenditures for all town funds, a summary of changes in personnel, funding recommendations for Council contributions, and a five-year capital plan. Public comment was called. There was none. Chapin made a motion to approve; Phillips seconded motion passed (7-0). Discussion for Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:44:46 on the High Five video. 7.3 Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Section 7-8-4 of the Vail Town Code Regarding Designated Areas for the Operation of Golf Cars and Low Speed Electric Vehicles Presenter(s): Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2025 upon second reading. Background: The proposed ordinance clarifies the definitions of “Golf Car” and “Low-Speed Electric Vehicle” and establishes designated areas where these vehicles may be operated within the Town of Vail. Public comment was called at time stamp 0:46:13 on the High Five video. Public comment ended at time stamp 0:49:32 on the High Five video. Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 5 Staufer made a motion to approve; Seibert seconded motion passed (7-0). Discussion for Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:50:00 on the High Five video. 7.4 Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code Regarding the Conversion of Eating and Drinking Establishments Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Director of Community Development Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2025 upon second reading. Background: The applicant, the Town of Vail, is requesting the Town Council approve Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code Regarding the Conversion of Eating and Drinking Establishments, on First reading. Public comment was called. There was none. Staufer made a motion to approve; Seibert seconded motion passed (5-2 Davis and Biszantz opposed). Discussion for Ordinance 29, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:51:03 on the High Five video. 7.5 Ordinance No. 29, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance Rezoning 16 Vail Road, Vail Village Filing 1, Lots M & O, also known as Vail Village Inn Phase IV, from the Public Accommodation (PA) Zone District to the Vail Village Inn (VV) Zone District Presenter(s): Heather Knight, Planner II Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 29, Series of 2025 upon second reading. Background: The applicant, Ferruco Vail Ventures LLC, is proposing a Zone District Boundary amendment pursuant to 12-3-7 Amendment, Vail Town Code to rezone 16 Vail Road, Vail Village Filing 1, Lots M & O, also known as Vail Village Inn Phase IV, from the Public Accommodation (PA) Zone District to the Vaill Village Inn (VVI) Zone District. Public comment was called. There was none. Staufer made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0). Discussion for Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:52:13 on the High Five video. Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025. Page 6 7.6 Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2025, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2025, to Lift the Temporary Suspension on the Acceptance and Processing of Applications, the Scheduling of Public Hearings and the Issuance of Building Permits related to the Conversion of Eating and Drinking Establishments to any other Permitted or Conditional Use in the SBR, SBR-2, CC-1, LMU-1, LMU-2 and PA Zone Districts Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Community Development Director Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2025 upon second reading. Background: On June 3, 2025, the Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 13, Series 2025, which imposed a temporary suspension on the acceptance and processing of applications and the scheduling of public hearings related to the conversion of eating and drinking establishments to any other permitted or conditional use in the zone districts cited herein to allow the Town Council to consider amendments to the Vail Town Code in furtherance of the Master Plans and related goals of supporting nightlife and maintaining vibrancy in the Town. Public comment was called. There was none. Chapin made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0). There being no further business to come before the council, Staufer made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Seibert seconded; meeting adjourned at 6:55pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: _________________________________ Barry Davis, Mayor ______________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk