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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately :00 P.M. by Mayor
Davis
Members present: Barry Davis, Mayor
Reid Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem
Samantha Biszantz
Dave Chapin
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jonathan Staufer
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. Public Participation
Public Participation began at timestamp 0:00:31on the High Five video.
Beth Howard, Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain, gave an update on the opening of the
winter ski and snowboard season.
Tim McMahon, Town of Avon resident, welcomed the new council members and asked for
donations toward his court fees.
Bill Jensen, Vail resident, congratulated the new council members and thanked all council
members for their service and encouraged the current and future councils to focus on
community and creating local housing opportunities similar to the Chamonix Townhomes.
Ian Grask, a Vail resident, asked that the town ensure its rates for electric vehicle charging are
set at a break-even point and echoed Bill Jensen’s request for additional larger, family-oriented
locals housing.
Peter ob , a Vail resident, anticipated the current Town Council would be well-balanced
and looked forward to more public-private partnerships.
3. Any action as a result of Executive Session
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025. Page 2
4. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda began at time stamp 0:10:56 on the High Five video.
4.1 November 4, 2025 TC Meeting Minutes
4.2 November 18, 2025 TC Meeting Minutes
4.3 Contract Award to Axon Enterprises Inc for the Axon AI Era Plan
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with Axon Enterprises Inc for the Axon AI Era Plan, in an amount not to exceed
$334,160.69.
Background: Axon AI Era Plan aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce administrative
burdens across the department. This technology package was developed specifically for law
enforcement to streamline processes, support frontline staff, and improve response capabilities.
This project was approved in the 2026 budget.
Staufer made a motion to approve items 4.1 and 4.2; Chapin seconded motion passes (5-0,
Foley and Langmaid abstained due to not being on Town Council during those meetings).
Phillips made a motion to approve the remaining consent agenda items; Staufer seconded
motion passed (7-0).
5. Action Items
Discussion for Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:12:08 on the High Five
Media video.
5.1 Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Making Budget
Adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate
Transfer Tax Fund, Housing Fund, and Heavy Equipment Fund of the 2025 Budget for the
Town of Vail; Colorado; and Authorizing the Said Adjustments as Set Forth Herein; and
Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto
Presenter(s): Jake Shipe, Budget Manager
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2025 upon first
reading.
Background: Since the approval of the second supplemental budget of 2025 on June 17,
various unanticipated events and decisions have occurred that require adjustments to the 2025
budget.
Chapin made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0).
6. Public Hearings
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025. Page 3
Discussion for Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:20:22 on the High Five
video.
6.1 Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Approving the
Establishment of a New Special Development District No. 44, Lunar Park, and Specifically
to Approve the Development of a Multi-Family Development. Located at 442 South
Frontage Road East
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planning Manager
The applicant is requesting that Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2025, be tabled to January 6, 2026.
Staufer made a motion to continue the public hearing and table Ordinance No. 28, Series of
2025 until January 6, 2026; Foley seconded motion passed (7-0).
Discussion for Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:21:46 on the High Five
video.
6.2 Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2025, Second 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 second
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.
Public comment was called. There was none.
Chapin made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0).
Discussion for Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025 began at time stamp 0:28:01on the High Five
video.
6.3 Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025, Second 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
Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025. Page 4
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2025 upon Second
reading.
Background: This ordinance authorizes the collection of property taxes in 2026 based on 2025
assessed valuations of property within the town’s boundaries.
Public comment was called. There was none.
Staufer made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (7-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Foley made a motion to
adjourn the meeting; Davis seconded; meeting adjourned at 6:29pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Attest: __________________________________
Barry Davis, Mayor
______________________________
Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk