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2026-03-03 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Meeting
1.Call to Order (3:00pm) 2.Executive Session (3:00pm) 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; 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 topic of a potential real property acquisition; 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; 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 of an Operating Agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Park and Recreation District for Dobson Arena 3.Presentation/Discussion (4:00pm) 3.1 Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Update (4:00pm)30 min. Information update. Presenter(s): Siri Roma, General Manager, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District 3.2 Fire Department Access Requirements (4:30pm)25 min. Listen to presentation. Presenter(s): Deputy Chief Ryan Ocepek, Vail Fire Department Background: Overview of International Fire Code Fire Apparatus Access Requirements. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Evening Session Agenda Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom. Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DphBtzmVRD-FwwH_DIUuvg 3:00 PM, March 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. Public comment will be taken on each agenda item. Public participation offers an opportunity for attendees to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern that are not on the agenda. Please keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak. Water Shortage Response TOV.pdf TC Memo Fire Apparatus Access_mn_RO.docx Fire Apparatus Access Explained .pptx 1 3.3 Booth Creek Prescribed Fire (4:55pm)20 min. Information only. Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Battalion Chief Background: The Town of Vail has been collaborating with the United States Forest Service to implement the Booth Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. The Record of Decision identified several units for treatment with prescribed fire. Planning for this action is moving forward, and prescribed fire may be implemented as soon as this spring. 3.4 Year End Investment Reporting (5:15pm)20 min. Listen to presentation and provide feedback. Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Background: Section 2-2-8 of the Town Code requires an annual presentation of the town's investment report, which is also provided as a written report each quarter. This agenda item is a presentation of the town's investment report as of December 31, 2025. 4.DRB/PEC Update (5:35pm) 4.1 DRB/PEC Update (5 min.) 5.Information Update (5:40pm) 5.1 January 15, 2026 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes 5.2 February 2026 Revenue Update 6.Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports (5:40pm) 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.Public Participation (6:00pm) 7.1 Public Participation (10 min.) TC Memo Booth Creek Fuels update 3_3_2026.docx Booth_Creek_USFS_Town_Vail_Units.pdf Project Area Topo Map.pdf 250303 YE Investments.pdf 251231 Investment Report.pdf DRB_Results_2-18-26.pdf PEC Results 2-23-26.pdf VLMDAC Minutes January 15, 2026.pdf 260303 Revenue Update.pdf 030326 TM Report.pdf 260303 Matters.docx Future Topics.docx public participation.pdf 2 8.Any Action as a Result of Executive Session 9.Consent Agenda (6:10pm) 9.1 February 3, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes 9.2 February 17, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes 9.3 Contract Award to Bearcom for Radio Replacement for Public Works, Vail Police Department and Vail Fire and Emergency Services Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Bearcom for radios for public works, Vail Police Department and Vail Fire and Emergency Services, in an amount not to exceed $995,000. Background: This is a contract award for a budgeted radio replacement project. 9.4 Contract Award to First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. for the Lease of Personal Computing Hardware for Police Department Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5-year agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. for the lease of personal computing hardware and other accessories required to support the Police Department’s technology needs a total amount not to exceed $300,000 ($60,000/year for 5 years). Background: Provide information about this technology need, and request that the Council approve the Town Manager entering into a 5-year agreement with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc., for the lease of personal computing hardware and other accessories required to support the Police Department’s technology requirements. 10.Action Items (6:10pm) 10.1 Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County, Colorado and the Town of Vail Providing Funding in Support of the Town of Vail's Wildland Fire Program 10 min. Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026. Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Battalion Chief Background: The purpose of this item is to provide Council with information about amendments to the existing Intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Vail and Eagle County to support wildfire mitigation and wildfire response. 020326 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 021726 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf Radio Replacement Contract Award TC Memo 3_3_2026.docx Public Safety Technology Lease Agreement.docx 3 11.Adjournment 6:20pm (estimate) TC_Memo_ECO_IGA_03042026.docx Resolution No. 3 Series 2026, First Amendment Wildland Fire IGA.docx Exhibit A. IGA_Amendment_ECO_Wildfire_3_3_2026.docx Exhibit_B__Scope_of_Work_and_Annual_Work_Plan_for_2026_ECO_IGA_Amendment_3_3_2026.docx Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vail.gov. All Town Council meetings will be streamed live by High Five Access Media and available for public viewing as the meeting is happening. The meeting videos are also posted to High Five Access Media website the week following meeting day, www.highfivemedia.org. Please call 970-479-2460 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 48 hour notification dial 711. 4 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 TIME:30 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (4:00pm) SUBJECT:Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Update (4:00pm) SUGGESTED ACTION:Information update. PRESENTER(S):Siri Roma, General Manager, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Water Shortage Response TOV.pdf 5 ©2026 erwsd Water Shortage Response Mar. 3, 2026 | Town of Vail 6 erwsd.orgEagle River at Gypsum 7 erwsd.orgWater Shortage Indicators 8 erwsd.orgLive Like a Local Campaign A collaborative, valley-wide water conservation campaign that reconnects people to mountain values and caring for this place through stewardship and simplicity. When we cut the excess, we protect the place that gives us so much and stay rooted in what it truly means to Live Like a Local. 9 © 2025 erwsd.org Water Supply 10 erwsd.orgCurrent Snow Water Equivalent – 3 Site Average 11 erwsd.orgEagle County Drought Conditions 12 erwsd.orgCurrent Reservoir Levels 13 erwsd.orgWater Supply Hydrograph 14 erwsd.orgAverage Daily Demands 15 © 2025 erwsd.org Water Shortage Prevention 16 erwsd.orgOverall Tiers & Use Tier 1 Water use is in a Sustainable range Tier 2 Water use is in a Sustainable range Tier 3 Water use is Reasonable for outdoor use Tier 4 Water use is Excessive. Please reduce your use. Tier 5 Water use is Unsustainable. Reduce your use. 14% of residential customers in T4/T5 45% of residential water usage in T4/T5 17 erwsd.orgTotal Vail Residential Use 9% of residential customers in T4/T5 37% of residential water usage in T4/T5 18 erwsd.orgVail Profile Tiers 4 & 5 332 363 26 22 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Tier 4 Tier 5 Number of Accounts Vail ToV 13%14% 23,000 49,000 21,000 91,000 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 Tier 4 Tier 5 Average Annual Use (Gallons) in Tier Vail ToV 19 erwsd.orgWater Shortage Stages Stage I Indicators: 1) Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) is less than 15 inches,and 2)Eagle County reaches a D2 (severe drought) or higher level. Charges: T4 10% surcharge and T5 escalating surcharge Water Supply Risk: Moderate Stage II Indicators: 1)Prevention Stage I indicators remain in place,and 2)peak streamflow is measured, or is projected to measure, below 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs). Charges: 10% surcharge for T4 (residential and irrigation), T5 escalating surcharge + flat fine Water Supply Risk: High Pr e v e n t i o n ( P r e -de c l a r a t i o n ) 20 erwsd.orgWater Shortage Stages Stage IV Indicators: 1) Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) is less than 15 inches,and 2)Eagle County reaches a D2 (severe drought) or higher level. Charges: Increased escalating surcharge + flat fines for all customers in Tiers 4 and 5 Water Supply Risk: Extreme Stage V (Emergency) Indicators: 1)Prevention Stage I indicators remain in place,and 2)peak streamflow is measured, or is projected to measure, below 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs). Charges: Increased escalating surcharge + flat fines for all customers in Tiers 3, 4, and 5 Water Supply Risk: Extreme Stage III Indicators:1) Prevention Stages I and II indicators remain in place,2)the District’s reservoirs are projected or measured to not fill,3) the critical period, as defined by the WSRP, is projected at 30-50 days Charges: 15% surcharge for Tier 4 (residential and irrigation), increased T5 escalating surcharge + flat fine Water Supply Risk: Very High Po s t W a t e r S h o r t a g e D e c l a r a t i o n 21 © 2025 erwsd.org Action Items 22 erwsd.orgHow Can ToV Help? •Assess ToV Accounts in Tier 4 & 5 •Choose water-wise perennials instead of annuals •Continue to remove non-functional turf •Limit "cool season turf" - high water grass, e.g. Kentucky bluegrass •Collaborate on communications (social media, newsletters etc…) •Support with enforcement through Code updates, including: A) Setting turf square footage cap B) Setting turf percentage cap C) Adding water conservation to landscaping plans D) Adopting ERWSD watering schedule 23 erwsd.orgCode Update: Turf Cap or Percentage Cap Title 12 sets minimum landscaping percentages for each residential district ERWSD recommends setting a turf square footage cap 24 erwsd.orgCode Update Options: Landscape Plans Article 14-10-8 sets DRB landscape plan goals: Adding water conservation and defining acceptable turf types would provide clear direction to DRB Updates to Title 12 and Title 14 would align land approval and design review processes 25 erwsd.orgCode Update Options: Adopting Watering Schedule ERWSD regulations include watering schedule •Protects system and water supply from overload Adopting water scheduling code into Vail municipal code would •Align land use with water supply management •Strengthen enforcement (civil infraction) 26 © 2025 erwsd.org 27 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 TIME:25 min. SUBMITTED BY:Ryan Ocepek, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (4:00pm) SUBJECT:Fire Department Access Requirements (4:30pm) SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation. PRESENTER(S):Deputy Chief Ryan Ocepek, Vail Fire Department VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: TC Memo Fire Apparatus Access_mn_RO.docx Fire Apparatus Access Explained .pptx 28 To: Vail Town Council From: Ryan Ocepek Date: March 3, 2026 Subject: Overview of International Fire Code Fire Apparatus Access Requirements I. PURPOSE This memo and presentation to the Vail Town Council will focus on providing an overview of fire apparatus access requirements under the International Fire Code (IFC). Additional information will be provided on how insurance rates are influenced by fire apparatus access code s, as well as general information on fire apparatus types and sizes. Ensuring proper fire apparatus access is critical to public safety, emergency response effectiveness, and compliance with prescriptive fire codes. II. BACKGROUND Fire apparatus access roads are essential pathways that allow fire department vehicles to reach buildings and fire protection equipment. These roads must meet specific design standards to accommodate the size, weight, and turning radius of modern fire trucks, aerials, and other emergency response vehicles. Inadequate access can significantly delay emergency response times, compromise firefighter safety, and increase property damage and potentially loss of life. III. OVERVIEW Modern Fire Apparatus Dimensional Standards Fire Pumper Apparatus are 30 to 40 feet in overall length (Vail’s average 33 feet) Fire Aerial Apparatus are 40 to 50 feet in overall length (Vail’s is 43 feet 6 inches) Standard body widths with mirrors are around 10 feet (Vail’s average is 10 feet) o Emergency scene setup significantly increases width (with a fire hose attached, aerial truck setup, etc.) Standard heights are 9 to 12 feet (Vail’s average is around 10 feet 6 inches (+/-), aerial truck having a slightly taller travel height Standard Gross Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) range from 40,000 lbs. for pumper trucks, up to 86,000 lbs. for aerial trucks, which accounts for the vehicle to be fully loaded with equipment and water. Vail’s aerial truck is 78,000 lbs. GVWR 29 Key Fire Code Prescriptive Requirements General Minimum Width: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet per IFC 503.2.1 Aerial Apparatus Minimum Width: 26 feet that is unobstructed for buildings over 30 feet in height, regardless of the size of the aerial apparatus, per IFC D105.1 and D105.2 Vertical Clearance: Minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches per IFC 503.2.1 Dead-end fire apparatus access roads longer than 150 feet must be equipped with an approved turnaround area, per IFC 503.2.5 Auto-Turn Movements To verify that all fire apparatus can safely and effectively navigate the roadways or areas, and that the project meets the fire code requirements. This is not only for new construction but also to ensure that existing buildings and areas surrounding the proposed project continue to provide appropriate access and remain code-compliant for fire apparatus access. Insurance Classification The Insurance Services Offices, also known as ISO, assigns Public Protection Classifications ratings for fire departments throughout the United States. The classification is from 1 – 10. Class 1 is the best, 10 being the worst. Part of the classification is determined by a community, and the buildings have standardized fire apparatus access roads. Vail Fire and Emergency Services is currently a Class 2. Communities with poorly designed (or a lack of conforming) fire apparatus access roads will typically give a fire department a higher rating. Potentially, increasing insurance premiums or potentially making the building more difficult to insure. IV. CONCLUSION Fire apparatus access is fundamental to protecting lives, property, and community assets, serving as the critical link between emergency responders and those in need. Adherence to fire code access requirements—including proper width, vertical clearance, and turning radius— ensures that fire apparatus can reach emergency scenes efficiently, position effectively for operations, and enable firefighters to perform their duties safely without dangerous delays or compromised tactics. Beyond immediate life-safety benefits, compliance with these standards builds resilient infrastructure that protects the community for decades. Ultimately, fire apparatus access requirements represent a proven investment in public safety, with the cost of compliance minimal compared to the devastating consequences of inadequate emergency access during critical incidents. 30 Fire Apparatus Access Requirements Ryan Ocepek Deputy Fire Chief 31 Work Session Overview Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE 1. Fire Apparatus 2. Fire apparatus access fire codes 3. Dead-end roads and fire apparatus access requirements 4. Fire apparatus auto-turn movements 5. Insurance Ratings Provide a brief overview of: 32 Fire Apparatus Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE Fire Apparatus – Pumpers •National standard lengths 30 – 35 feet VFES length: •(4) Pumpers - 32 feet •Four Wheel Drive Replacement Schedule: •Pumpers every 15 yrs. 33 Fire Apparatus Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE Fire Apparatus – Aerials •National standard lengths 40 – 50 feet VFES 2023 Aerial total length - 43 feet 6 inches •100 feet aerial ladder capability •Designed for reaching most of Vail buildings' highest occupied floor 2002 Aerial (previous truck) total length - 45 feet •85 feet aerial ladder capability •Met most building reach requirements in 2002, Changed in 2008 with the redevelopment Replacement Schedule: •Every 20 yrs. 34 Fire Apparatus Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE Fire Apparatus – Aerials •National standard lengths 40 – 50 feet VFES 2023 Aerial total length - 43 feet 6 inches •100 feet aerial ladder capability •Spec and designed for reaching most of Vail buildings' highest occupied floor 2002 Aerial (previous truck) total length - 45 feet •85 feet aerial ladder capability •Met most building reach requirements in 2002, Changed in 2008 with the redevelopment Replacement Schedule: •Every 20 yrs. 35 Fire Apparatus General Access Fire Code Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). 36 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Fire Code Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. 37 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Fire Code Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) and not greater than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. 38 General Fire Apparatus Access Fire Codes Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE All New Buildings or Renovations Need to Comply With: D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turn-around provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. 39 Fire Apparatus Turning Movements Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE • Illustrates that the apparatus can enter, operate, and exit safely, especially for the aerial truck needing a specific space for effective response and retreat • Confirms fire access to adjacent buildings is still accessible and code-compliant Auto-Turn Movements 40 Insurance and Fire Apparatus Access Fire Codes Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE Insurance Standards: •Insurance Services Office (ISO), assigns Public Protection Classification Ratings from 1 – 10 •Typical ISO evaluation happens every 5 years •Fire apparatus access is part of the rating •The lower the rating, the lower the premiums •VFES has a current ISO rating of II (2) 41 Fire Code Fire Apparatus Access Requirements Questions? Vail Fire Department | VAIL.GOV/FIRE 42 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 TIME:20 min. SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (4:00pm) SUBJECT:Booth Creek Prescribed Fire (4:55pm) SUGGESTED ACTION:Information only. PRESENTER(S):Paul Cada, Battalion Chief VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: TC Memo Booth Creek Fuels update 3_3_2026.docx Booth_Creek_USFS_Town_Vail_Units.pdf Project Area Topo Map.pdf 43 To: Vail Town Council From: Paul Cada, Wildland Battalion Chief Date: March 3rd, 2026 Subject: Presentation on the status of the Booth Creek Fuels project and planned actions for 2026 I. Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with an update on the Booth Creek Fuels project. II. Background The Town of Vail and US Forest Service (USFS) have jointly been working on the Booth Creek Fuels project since 2020. The intent of the project is to reduce wildfire fuel on Town of Vail (TOV) and USFS lands between Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek in East Vail. This project was identified as a high priority project in the Vail and Eagle County Community Wildfire Protection Plans. A National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of the project area was completed in 2023 and implementation began in 2024. III. Current Situation The Booth Creek Fuels project includes the treatment of up to 3,000 acres of USFS and 500 acres of TOV lands. The project will use a combination of mechanical cut, pile and burn and broadcast prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuels, restore ecological function and improve wildlife habitat within the project area boundary. Since 2024 mechanical treatments have occurred on approximately 50 acres of USFS land and 25 acres of TOV land. Treatments have been completed along Bald Mountain Road, at the Booth Creek Trailhead and Big Horn Creek. Work has also been accomplished to prepare a broadcast burn unit North of the Vail Public Works facility. In addition to mechanical treatments, approximately 250 acres of noxious weed treatments were completed in an effort to suppress existing noxious weed populations prior to burn implementation. The project team, which includes staff from TOV, USFS and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are working to increase the pace of project implementation in 2026. Targeted activities in 2026 include the continuation of pre-treatment weed spraying, mechanical treatment of 86 acres of USFS land in Spraddle Creek and approximately 50 acres of mechanical treatment on TOV lands. The project team is also looking to begin broadcast prescribed fire implementation of up to 500 acres of USFS and TOV land in the area North of the Vail Town shops. The included map shows approximately 2,330 acres of USFS and TOV land that may be treated with broadcast prescribed fire. This targeted treatment looks to expand upon the broadcast fire treatment the TOV implemented in 2021 above Katsos Ranch Road. 44 Town of Vail Page 2 Implementation of the broadcast burn will occur according to the Booth Creek Fuels Burn Plan which is currently in development by USFS and TOV staff. The burn plan identifies specific weather and fuels conditions that will achieve project objectives while prioritizing community safety and fire control. The project will be implemented utilizing a mixture of firefighters on the ground and in the helicopters igniting open patches of ground between areas covered in snow. The intention is to create a mosaic of burned and unburned areas throughout the burn unit. Implementation may begin as early as spring of 2026 and will likely continue annually for the next 5-10 years as conditions permit. Burn operations are expected to occur over the period of a couple days each year and firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol each burn until the prescribed fire is declared out. Smoke and flames will be visible throughout the community during burn operations. Aviation, including helicopters and drones, will also be present during portions of the burn operations. The majority of smoke from the burn operations are expected to dissipate within a few hours of the burn however residual smoke from heavier fuels continuing to burn out may last for a few days following the burn operation. Monitoring will occur annually to ensure that project activities are meeting project objectives. This monitoring will include fuels as well as noxious weeds and wildlife use and impacts. Plan activities will be adjusted annually to ensure that the project meets the long-term objectives of the area. IV. Next Steps Implementation of the Booth Creek Fuels project has been accomplished through a combination of funding and agreements with the Town of Vail, USFS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Eagle County. This strong partnership has effectively utilized all available funds to accomplish planning and initial implementation of the project. Continued annual funding of this project will be necessary by all partners over the next 5-10 years to ensure that the project is implemented in its intended design. Attachment: Booth Creek RX USFS Units and Town of Vail RX Units 45 SPRADDLE CREEK M i d d l e Creek G o re Creek 32 08 05 05 04 06 33 09 70 M ill C reek 0908 BOOTH CREEK PITKIN SpraddleCreek G ore Creek 01 01 03 34 36 02 02 30 35 06 31 04 10 70 2012 2 0 1 3 2011 Bald Mtn 12,132 BIGHORN 07 07 10 13 11 11 12 2004 Booth Creek RX USFS and Town of Vail RX Units Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, FEMA Unit 112 Unit 110 Town_of_Vail_Unit_110 Town_of_Vail_Lands Town_of_Vail_Lands_Shop_Parcel World_Hillshade 2/19/2026 0 0.65 1.30.33 mi 0 1 20.5 km 1:48,480 46 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 111 Legend Analysis Boundary Wilderness SpraddleCkRd Trail Unit Treatment Type Broadcast Burning Hand Treatment with Chainsaws and Pile Burning Hand Treatment with Chainsaws or Non-Mechanical Equipment and Pile Burning Mechanical Treatment and Pile Burning White River National Forest Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Booth Creek Fuels Treatment Project 0 0.75 1.50.38 Miles ¯ 47 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 TIME:20 min. SUBMITTED BY:Carlie Smith, Finance ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (4:00pm) SUBJECT:Year End Investment Reporting (5:15pm) SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback. PRESENTER(S):Carlie Smith, Finance Director VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 250303 YE Investments.pdf 251231 Investment Report.pdf 48 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT Town Council | March 3, 2025 49 1. Safety 2. Liquidity 3. Yield Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 POLICY OBJECTIVES | Investment Policy 50 Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2025 INVESTMENT RESULTS | Yield 20 Yr10 Yr5 Yr.2 Yr.1 Yr.6 Mos.3 Mos. 4.86%4.58%4.38%4.25%4.16%4.24%4.37%Dec 2024 4.79%4.18%3.73%3.47%3.48%3.59%3.67%Dec 2025 0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 3 Month 6 Month 1 Yr. 2 Yr. 5 Yr. 10 Yr. 20 Yr. Treasury Yields Dec-25 Dec-24 As 2024 progressed, the yield curve began to un- invert, with the spread between long and short- term yields narrowing 2025 continued to normalize driven by the Federal Reserve cutting rates and slowing growth in the economy. 51 Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2025 INVESTMENT RESULTS | Comparison to Treasury Federal Reserve rate cuts during 2025: September 50 Basis Points November: 25 Basis Points December 25 Basis Points The Town’s average yield decreased 25 basis points during 2025. • Colo Trust yield decreased 67 basis points • Operating account yields decreased 48 basis points • Longer term investments (bonds) increased 86 basis points Q4Q3Q2Q1 3.48%3.68%3.96%4.03%1 Yr Treasury 3.75%4.03%4.00%4.01%Town of Vail 3.20% 3.30% 3.40% 3.50% 3.60% 3.70% 3.80% 3.90% 4.00% 4.10% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Yield Comparison 1 Yr. Treasury Town of Vail 52 Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2025 INVESTMENT RESULTS | Investment Mix Colorado Investment Pool, $67.5, 48% CD’s $21.6 $15% Gov't Securitires, $39.9, 28% Cash,$13.0 9% December 31, 2025 $142.0M Gov't Securities $38.7 26% CD's $21.0 14% Colorado Investment Pool $63.8 43% Cash $26.0 17% December 31, 2024 $149.5 M 53 Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2025 INVESTMENT RESULTS | Maturity 79.60% 4.60% 2.20%13.60% December 31,2024 < 1 Yr 1- 2 Yrs 2-5 Yrs > 5 Yrs 74.18% 1.82% 4.69% 19.31% December 31,2025 < 1 Yr 1- 2 Yrs 2-5 Yrs > 5 Yrs 54 Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2025 INVESTMENT RESULTS | VLMD Investment Mix Colorado Pool, 66% Cash, 34% December 31, 2024 $2.5M Colorado Pool, 83% Cash, 17% December 31, 2025 $2.6M 55 Stick to our investment policy objectives: safety, liquidity and yield Continue to manage investment mix Make strategic decisions for use of cash for capital projects as appropriate With interest rates normalizing evaluate long- term investment options Town Council | Finance | 03/03/2025 2026 INVESTMENT STRATEGY 56 TO: Russell Forrest Carlie Smith Council Members FROM: Wyatt Rugan DATE: 4th Qtr. 2025 RE: Investment Report Enclosed is the investment report with balances as of December 31, 2025. The estimated average yield for the pooled cash fund is 3.75%. As of 12/31/2025 the Treasury yield curves for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year are 3.7%, 3.6%, and 3.5% respectively. Our investment mix follows the policy objectives of safety, liquidity, and yield in that order. Please call me if you have any questions. TOWN OF VAIL MEMORANDUM During the fourth quarter, the Town drew down $10.0 million from the COLOTRUST Fund. This was anticipated given the significant level of cash-funded capital projects undertaken in 2025. Following a 50-basis-point rate cut in September, the Federal Reserve reduced rates by an additional 25 basis points in both November and December, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. These cuts were driven by continued cooling in the labor market and moderating inflation, though inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. As a result, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a modest steepening of the curve during the quarter, with short-term rates declining while the 10-year yield remained relatively stable. The 2-year Treasury yield closed the quarter at 3.47%, while the 10- year yield ended at 4.18%, widening the spread between the two maturities to 71 basis points. Heading into 2026, available economic indicators suggest that activity continues to expand at a solid pace. GDP growth has remained resilient, and the unemployment rate shows signs of stabilizing, though inflation remains somewhat elevated. Additional uncertainty persists around President Trump’s proposed tariff policies and their potential economic impact. At its January meeting, the Federal Reserve held rates steady, and markets are not currently anticipating further adjustments before June. Gov't Securities $39.9 28% CD's $21.6 15% Colorado Investment Pool $67.5 48% Cash $13.0 9% 2025 4th Qtr. Investment Mix $142.0 M 57 2025 Balances Percentage Percentage Cash of Total Allowed Commercial Banks $11,256,336 7.93% 50% Money Market Funds $1,671,246 1.18% 100% Total Cash $12,927,582 9.11% U.S. Government Securities Government Agency Securities -First Western $11,021,586 7.76% FNMA'S, GNMA'S, FHLMC'S & SBA'S - Dana $28,906,608 20.36% 100% Total Government Securities $39,928,194 28.12% Certificates of Deposit $21,612,203 15.22% Colorado Investment Pools $67,490,781 47.54%100% Total Portfolio $141,958,760 100.0% Maturing Within 12 Months 105,308,518 74.18% Maturing Within 24 Months 2,588,085 1.82% Maturing After 24 Months 34,062,157 23.99% 141,958,760 100.0% 2-5 Yrs 6,657,797 4.69% over 5 27,404,360 19.30% 34,062,157 Town of Vail, Colorado Summary of Accounts and Investments As of 12/31/2025 Investment Report 58 Institution Average Balances Type of Accounts Return 12/31/25 "CASH" ACCOUNTS Commercial Bank Accounts: First Bank of Vail - Operating Accounts 2.950% 11,256,336$ Money Market Accounts: Schwab Institutional Money Market Fund - Dana Investments 0.400% 1,145,816$ Piper Sandler Money Market Fund 3.380% 168,219$ First Western Fidelity IMM Gov Class 3.250% 357,211$ Total Money Market Funds 1,671,246$ Total "Cash" Accounts 12,927,582$ GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FNMA'S, FHLMC'S & NGO'S -First Western 1.67% 11,021,586$ FNMA'S, GNMA'S, FHLMC'S & SBA'S - Dana 5.02% 28,906,608$ 39,928,194$ Total Government Securities 39,928,194$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0571) Matures March 11, 2026 3.750% 11,241,915$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0563) Matures March 10, 2026 3.750% 1,297,857$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0555) Matures March 10, 2026 3.750% 1,782,884$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0547) Matures March 31, 2026 3.750% 1,273,058$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0539) Matures March 10, 2026 3.750% 1,271,195$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0520) Matures March 10, 2026 3.750% 1,272,771$ 1st Bank, Vail Colorado (#0519) Matures March 10, 2026 3.750% 1,323,968$ Piper Sandler 560390BW5 Matures August ,17 2027 4.390% 202,488$ Piper Sandler 32022RVJ3 Matures January 30, 2026 4.740% 195,154$ Piper Sandler 724468AH6 Matures July 31, 2026 4.720% 201,200$ Piper Sandler 88423MAA3 Matures July 31, 2026 4.710% 208,362$ Piper Sandler 062119CC4 Matures July 28, 2027 4.580% 203,040$ Piper Sandler 02589AFY3 Matures November 1, 2027 3.880% 245,960$ Piper Sandler 88241TTW0 Matures March 8, 2028 3.970% 152,888$ Piper Sandler 549104N45 Matures May 1, 2029 3.620% 246,519$ Piper Sandler 38151PBR1 Matures October 29, 2029 3.750% 247,380$ Piper Sandler 402194GN8 Matures October 29, 2029 3.580% 245,565$ 21,612,203$ Total Certificates of Deposit 21,612,203$ LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS Colotrust General Fund Interest 3.693% $67,490,781 Total Local Government Investment Pools Accounts $67,490,781 Total All Accounts 141,958,760$ Performance Summary As of 12/31/2025 59 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update AGENDA SECTION:DRB/PEC Update (5:35pm) SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update (5 min.) SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: DRB_Results_2-18-26.pdf PEC Results 2-23-26.pdf 60 Design Review Board Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers Present: Roland J Kjesbo Herbert B Roth Kit Austin Mary Egan Absent: Anthony J Grandt 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 -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 LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects DRB25-0064.001 Complete Plans.pdf DRB25-0064.001 Plan Changes 2-18.pdf Herbert B Roth made a motion to Approve with the finding it meets section 14-10-4 and 14-10-2; Kit Austin seconded the motion Failed (2 - 2). Voting For: Herbert B Roth, Kit Austin Voting Against: Roland J Kjesbo, Mary Egan Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Table to a date uncertain; Kit Austin seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). 3.2 DRB26-0004 - Mountain Haus Final review of a conceptual (Pool and Canopy) Address/ Legal Description: 292 East Meadow Drive/Tract B, Vail Village Filing Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Mountain Haus Condos, represented by Enlight10 Architecture DRB26-0004 Planset.pdf Conceptual. No Motion 3.3 DRB-26-8 - Parker Residence Final review of a conceptual remodel Address/ Legal Description: 1675 Aspen Ridge Road/Lot 6, Block 4, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 3 Planner: Greg Roy Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 1 61 Applicant Name: Kenneth M Parker Trust, repersented Berglund Architects DRB-26-8 Conceptual Plans 2-18.pdf Conceptual. No Motion 3.4 DRB-26-30 - 1593 Matterhorn LLC Conceptual review of a new construction duplex Address/ Legal Description: 1593 Matterhorn Circle/ Lot 28, Matterhorn Village Filing 1 Planner: Cole Michaelsen Applicant Name: 1593 Matterhorn LLC, represented by Krueger Architecture Deutsch Conceptual.pdf Narrative and site analysis.pdf Conceptual. No Motion 3.5 DRB-26-23 - Town of Vail Final review of an exterior alteration (walkway, patio, landscaping) Address/ Legal Description: 530 South Frontage Road East/Unplatted - Ford Park Childrens Park & BFAG Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Gregg Barrie DRB-26-23 Aerial.pdf DRB-26-23 - Existing Photos.pdf DRB-26-23 Plans.pdf DRB-26-23 Applicant Narrative.pdf Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14-10-3; Kit Austin seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). 4. Staff Approvals 4.1 DRB25 -0254.001 - Landis & Gonzalez Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (stair & railing) Address/ Legal Description: 2701 Davos Trail/Lot 15, Block B, Vail Ridge Subdivision Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: David Landis & Dario Gonzalez, represented by SRI Architects 4.2 DRB25-0393 - Mitchell Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (windows) Address/ Legal Description: 385 Gore Creek Drive 102/Lot 14 - 18, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 5 Planner: Raymond Santana Applicant Name: Jennifer Mitchell, represented by Barefoot Construction 4.3 DRB25-0435.001 - Omega Vail LLC Final review of an exterior alteration (Deck, Windows, Chimney) 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 4.4 DRB25-0458 - Vucich Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (Windows) Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 2 62 Address/ Legal Description: 4957 Juniper Lane East/Lot 3, Block 4, Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition Planner: Cole Michaelsen Applicant Name: Karen A Vucich Revocable Trust, represented by Renewal by Anderson 4.5 DRB25-0459 - Walker Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (Windows) Address/ Legal Description: 765 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 33, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1 Planner: Raymond Santana Applicant Name: Douglas W Walker, represented by Renewal by Anderson 4.6 DRB25-0462 - Jones Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (Venting & AC) Address/ Legal Description: 1476 Westhaven Drive 36/Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision Planner: Raymond Santana Applicant Name: RMH Management LP Sydney T Jones III, represented by HJD Interiors LLC 5. Staff Denials 6. Adjournment Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Adjourn ; Kit Austin seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0). Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 3 63 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes Monday, February 23, 2026 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers Present: Robert N Lipnick Brad Hagedorn David N Tucker Margaret H Brown Craig H Lintner Jr John Rediker 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 4. Main Agenda 4.1 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) This application has been withdrawn by the applicant. Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Red Lion Building LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC Time: 1 Minute No action taken 4.2 A request for review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permit, Title 12, Vail Town Code, to allow for outdoor patios at the Red Lion Inn Condominium Building in accordance with Section 12-7B -3 Permitted And Conditional Uses; First Floor or Street Level, located at 304 Bridge Street and 297 Hanson Ranch Road/Vail Village Filing 1, Block 5A, Lots E - H. (PEC-26-1) This application has been withdrawn by the applicant. Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Red Lion Building LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 1 64 Time: 1 Minute No action taken 4.3 A request for the review of an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-7B -3, Permitted and Conditional Uses, First Floor or Street Level, Vail Town Code, to allow for Gorsuch Ski Café Ltd., pursuant to Section 12 -16- 10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code located at 254 Bridge Street C, Vail Village Filing 1, Block 5C, Lot C & L. and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC26-0002) The applicant has requested to be tabled to the March 9, 2026 PEC meeting. Planner: Cole Michaelsen Applicant Name: Gorsuch Ltd., represented by Resort Design Architects Time: 2 Minutes (Recording timestamp: 00:00:35) Rediker opened Agenda Item 4.3. Rediker explained that the applicant had requested that the item be tabled to the March 9, 2026 meeting, and therefore the Commission would need to take action on the request to table. David N Tucker made a motion to Table to the March 9, 2026 PEC Meeting; Craig H Lintner Jr seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0). 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 1/23/26 PEC Meeting minutes 012326 PEC Meeting Minutes.pdf Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Approve ; Craig H Lintner Jr seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0). 6. Information Update (Recording timestamp: 00:03:02) Roy stated that the Town had recently issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) related to upcoming updates to Title 12 and Title 14 of the Vail Town Code. He explained that the RFQ process would remain open through the end of March, at which point staff would review submitted qualifications and identify potential finalists. Roy explained that once a consultant team is selected and the process begins, staff expects the update effort to involve the Planning and Environmental Commission. He stated that staff may request one or two commissioners to participate in a small focus group or working group to help guide portions of the update process and periodically report back to the full Commission. Roy noted that the process was still in its early stages, stating that the effort was essentially “page one as far as where we’re at right now,” but staff wanted the Commission to be aware of the upcoming work. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 2 65 Roy also informed the Commission that terms for several Planning and Environmental Commission members terms will expire at the end of March. He stated that applications for those positions are currently open on the Town website. Roy encouraged commissioners who wished to continue serving to submit an application and noted that anyone interested in serving on the Commission should be directed to the Town website. Rediker asked about the deadline for submitting applications. Roy responded that he would send out the exact deadline, but believed applications would likely close in the second or third week of March, with interviews occurring at the first Town Council meeting in April so that appointments could begin shortly afterward. Roy also stated that the Town’s Housing Department is currently working on outlining goals and priorities for the upcoming year. He explained that housing staff have expressed interest in attending a future Planning and Environmental Commission meeting to provide an informational update on their work and priorities. Roy stated that this presentation would likely occur within the next two or three meetings and would include an overview of issues the department has been hearing over the past six months to a year, as well as areas where they may seek input from the Commission. Roy concluded his updates and asked whether commissioners had any additional questions or topics they wished to discuss. Hagedorn asked about the status of the Lunar Vail application, stating that he was curious whether the applicant intended to reapply. Roy responded that staff believes the applicant intends to submit another application. He stated that staff had a meeting scheduled with the applicant later that week to discuss potential next steps and that more information would be available after that meeting. Hagedorn acknowledged the update. Rediker referenced the previous joint meeting between the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council, during which several potential action items were discussed. Rediker asked whether the Commission had received any follow-up from Town Council regarding those items. Roy responded that some of the items discussed during the joint meeting will likely be addressed as part of the upcoming Title 12 and Title 14 code updates. He stated that Town Council had indicated that Special Development Districts (SDDs) are currently one of the highest priorities and that Council would like to see work on SDD regulations begin ahead of the broader code rewrite. Roy explained that this issue will likely be brought back before the Commission in the near future and that it is expected to be a major focus of the code update work moving forward. Roy added that several other issues discussed during the joint meeting, including potential environmental impact reporting topics, may also be addressed through the code update process. Roy also noted that Planning and Environmental Commission training may be another item addressed, particularly with the potential appointment of new commissioners following the upcoming term expirations. Roy stated that once new appointments are finalized in April, it may be an appropriate time to revisit the previously discussed list of action items and determine which issues should be incorporated into the code update process and which may move forward separately. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 3 66 7. Adjournment William A Jensen made a motion to Adjourn ; Craig H Lintner Jr seconded the motion Passed (7 - 0). Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 4 67 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Abby Oliveira, Economic Development ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (5:40pm) SUBJECT:January 15, 2026 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: VLMDAC Minutes January 15, 2026.pdf 68 Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council Regular Meeting January 15, 2026, 8:30 am Minutes VLMDAC Board Members: Esmarie Faessler (Sonnenalp), Kim Fuller (Jaunt Media Collective), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil/Mountain Standard), Patrick Davis (Manor Vail), Cody Worden (Four Seasons), Sarah Franke (VVF), Sam Bisantz (town council, Root & Flower), Douglas Kessler (Homeowner) ZOOM: Molly Bond (Vail Resorts) 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 Shipe (Town of Vail), Chris Romer (Vail Valley Partnership), Kim Brussow (Vail Valley Partnership), Michal Bednarczyk (970 Design), Kristin Yantis (MYPR), Parker Owens (Bravo! Vail) ZOOM: Amanda McNally (MYPR), Jeremy Coleman (Brown Analytics), Jenna Luberto (Brown Analytics), Josh Miller (Eagle County Regional Airport), Amanda Marchiani (President- The Snowriders), Beth Wright-Cheeseman (Miles Partnership), Kay Schneider (Vail Valley Partnership), Bob Brown (BAAG), Laura Libby (Miles Partnership), 1. Call to Order Esmarie Faessler called the meeting to order at 8:38 am 2. VLMDAC Monthly Financial Update Jake provided a year-to-date financial update 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Approve or approve with changes December 18, 2025 meeting minutes Motion to approve- Jana first/ Sarah second/unanimous 3.2 Swear in New Board Members Cody Worden- Four Seasons Kim Fuller- Jaunt Media Collection Jana Morgan- Sweet Basil Patrick Davis -Manor Vail Lodge 69 Tourism Economics Annual Contract Budget Shift- Funding is required for the Tourism Economics annual contract. Payment of $56,000 is due in January. We would use contingency funds. Motion to approve the Tourism Economics Annual Contract payment of $56,000 shifting the budget from Contingency funds Jana First/Kim second/ unanimous approved 4. Presentation & Discussion 4.1 Vail Brand Focus Groups Outcome of the focus groups- Brand pillars largely resonate, but certain phrases felt generic or inauthentic 4.2 Discover Vail Strategic Plan Update Reviewed plan progress with the board and discussed VLMD/VLMDAC joint work session agenda January 19 & 20- Town Council to review and provide direction on current TOV strategic plan February 3- VLMD/VLMDAC joint work session February 19- VLMDAC board meeting, discuss outcome of joint session and provide direction on Discover Vail strategic plan. Russ Forrest TOV manager will be in attendance. 4.3 Discover Vail Priorities and KPIs Discussed the Pillars and KPI’s Primary KPI for Brand- % agreeing with statement- “Vail is the premier mountain resort community” This one doesn’t resonate and needs to be revisted. 4.4 2026 Supplemental Discussion Potential Supplemental needs for 2026: Outline what, if anything, could shift from existing budget/priorities to support Priorities called out: - Increased summer demand with paid media - 2027 Campaign-This is the fourth year of “Discover your Vail Moment” Campaign - Destination Sales 70 5. Board Comment to Management Reports 5.1 Monthly Reports Kim discussed Group Sales tactics, Site tours are up, next year will be attending some different trade shows and having an In-Market event in Denver in the Spring/Summer. GovCon 2027, Mountain Travel Symposium 2029 Esmarie asked Miles Partnership to reformat their monthly reports, so they are easier to digest. 5.2 Quarterly Reports 6. Matters from the Board & Discover Vail Staff 6.1 Discover Vail Staff Report 6.2 Matters from the Board 7. Adjournment 11:01 AM 8. Upcoming Meetings February 19th- Discuss outcome of joint session and provide directions on Discover Vail Strategic plan. Public Comment: Upcoming Meetings: VLMDAC Board Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026, Grand View Room 71 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Finance ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (5:40pm) SUBJECT:February 2026 Revenue Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 260303 Revenue Update.pdf 72 1 TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE UPDATE March 3, 2026 4.0% General Sales Tax Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, January 2026 collections are estimated to be $5,525,983, down (7.3)% from 2025 and down (5.3)% from the budget. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.4% for the 12- months ending January 2026. The annual budget totals $42.3 million. This amount does not yet reflect the 7% overall budget reduction (including the 10% winter budget reductions), which will be incorporated in the April supplemental. January sales tax collections were impacted by limited snowfall, but particularly in the lodging category, which declined (13.0)% compared to January 2025. The food and beverage category showed the strongest performance, increasing 1.1% compared to January 2025, primarily driven by restaurants that were vacant in January 2025 but are now occupied. 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, January 2026 collections of the 0.5% housing sales tax are estimated to be $675,210, down (7.0)% from 2025 and down (5.8)% from the budget. The annual budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $5.1 million. This amount does not yet reflect the 7% overall budget reduction (including the 10% winter budget reductions), which will be incorporated in the April supplemental. Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) RETT collections through February 23 total $498,896, down (16.9)% from this time in 2025. This decrease is due to a small number of large-dollar sales that occurred in early 2025. The number of property sales (excluding time-shares) were flat with 2025. The annual budget for RETT collections totals $7.8 million for 2026. Lift Tax Lift tax collections for January 2026 total $1,500,403, down (8.2)% or $(134,670) from 2025. January lift tax collections were impacted by limited snowfall. Daily Parking Sales Daily sales from the parking structures from November through February 22nd total approximately $2,689,893, down (12.9)% from time last year. This amount includes daily fees charged to the parking pass holders. The number of daily parking facility vehicle entries (including free periods) is down approximately (11.8)% compared to the prior winter season. The number of paid parking transactions is down approximately (20.1)% compared to the prior winter season. 73 2 Winter Parking Pass Sales Winter parking pass sales for the 2025 – 2026 season through February 22nd total approximately $1,190,250, a decrease of $(46,800) or (3.8)% from the prior 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 ($103,925), or (8.6)% 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 option than prior years. The total budget for Winter parking pass sales is $1,240,000. The number of passes sold by type is included in the following chart: Pass Type 2025 - 2026 Pass Sales 2024 – 2025 Pass Sales Increase / (Decrease) from Prior Year Premier 21 21 - Vail Village Business Premier 70 69 1 Lionshead Business Premier 4 7 (3) Employee 491 487 4 Employee Plus 265 330 (65) Local 4,073 3,575 498 Total 4,924 4,489 435 74 Preliminary 2026 Budget % change % change 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Budget Variance from 2025 from Budget January 3,422,209$ 5,217,125$ 5,911,572$ 5,805,199$ 5,963,170$ 5,836,300$ 5,525,983$ (310,317)$ -7.33% -5.32% YTD 3,422,209$ 5,217,125$ 5,911,572$ 5,805,199$ 5,963,170$ 5,836,300$ 5,525,983$ (310,317)$ -7.33% -5.32% February 3,691,850 5,686,585 6,041,108 6,080,349 6,362,719 6,142,600 - March 4,364,797 5,912,059 6,055,992 6,412,535 6,301,518 6,103,200 - April 1,751,528 2,234,296 2,264,892 1,842,893 2,216,331 2,170,678 - May 1,061,516 1,227,974 1,118,011 1,176,629 1,242,458 1,183,000 - June 2,149,312 2,317,931 2,272,457 2,361,482 2,390,380 2,322,200 - July 3,491,668 3,507,973 3,412,277 3,643,192 3,757,598 3,679,500 - August 2,877,550 2,997,389 2,932,111 3,052,213 3,274,312 3,185,400 - September 2,359,528 2,441,331 2,508,064 2,415,397 2,545,506 2,475,700 - October 1,734,964 1,729,558 1,773,358 1,753,419 1,905,399 1,777,600 - November 1,880,397 1,902,643 1,901,141 1,844,461 1,864,954 1,807,572 - December 5,749,365 5,602,018 5,811,950 5,789,893 5,782,346 5,654,095 - Total 34,534,683$ 40,776,882$ 42,002,933$ 42,177,661$ 43,606,691$ 42,337,800$ 5,525,983$ (310,317)$ -7.33%-5.32% Preliminary 2026 Budget % change % change 2022 2023 2024 2025 Budget Variance from 2025 from Budget January 645,487$ 720,906$ 705,167$ 725,863$ 716,600$ 675,210$ (41,390)$ -6.98% -5.78% YTD 645,487$ 720,906$ 705,167$ 725,863$ 716,600$ 675,210$ (41,390)$ -6.98% -5.78% February 702,730 736,788 741,549 775,643 747,700 - March 719,717 738,244 783,123 769,935 746,500 - April 269,018 271,930 222,032 267,398 266,700 - May 146,657 132,333 139,793 148,481 138,500 - June 280,460 275,113 284,485 288,527 280,900 - July 424,602 412,849 439,142 453,414 432,900 - August 361,165 352,887 369,212 396,387 371,500 - September 294,861 304,068 293,066 308,893 300,900 - October 207,397 213,568 210,364 229,422 214,100 - November 230,383 229,092 222,639 225,223 224,600 - December 671,982 703,050 699,750 697,033 700,100 - Total 4,954,459$ 5,090,828$ 5,110,322$ 5,286,220$ 5,141,000$ 675,210$ (41,390)$ -6.98% -5.78% 2026 Budget Comparison 0.5% Collected Sales Tax Actual 0.5% Collections 0.5% HOUSING SALES TAX Town of Vail Revenue Update March 3, 2026 4.0% GENERAL SALES TAX 2026 Budget Comparison Actual 4.0% Collections 4.0% Collected Sales Tax 75 Through January 31 0.5% Housing Sales Tax Collections By Year Through January 31 Town of Vail Revenue Update March 3, 2026 4% General Sales Tax Collections By Year •January collections of $675,210 are down (7.0)%from prior year and are down (5.8)% from the budget. $645,487 $720,906 $705,167 $725,863 $675,210 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 $5,217,125 $5,911,572 $5,805,199 $5,963,170 $5,525,983 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 •January collections of $5,525,983 are down (7.3)% from prior year and are down (5.3)%from the budget. •Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.4% in the 12-months ending January 76 YTD through February 23 Lift Tax Collections Through January 2026 Town of Vail Revenue Update March 3, 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax by Year •This chart shows YTD collections of 1% RETT, segmented by real property values. 2025 collections are down (16.9)% from the prior year. $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Sales Less Than $2.5 Million Sales $2.5 to $5 Million Sales $5 to $10 Million Sales Over $10 Million $698,384 $764,806 $1,256,668 $601,287 $498,896 •2026 YTD lift tax collections of $1,500,403 are down (8.2)% or $(134,670) from the same time last year. $1,452,347 $1,503,415 $1,609,419 $1,635,073 $1,500,403 $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 77 Vail Business Review January 2026 March 3, 2026 The Vail Business Review breaks down the 4.5% sales tax collected for the month of January. 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. January 4.5% sales tax was down (7.3)% from the prior year. Retail decreased (4.1)%, lodging decreased (13.0)%, food and beverage increased 1.1%, and utilities/other decreased (8.4)%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for the month of January was down (6.1)% compared to prior year. Town of Vail sales tax reports, the Vail Business Review, and financial statements are available on the internet at vail.gov. You may email me to request to have the Vail Business Review emailed to you automatically. Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections as opposed to actual gross sales. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Carlie Smith, Finance Director, at (970) 479-2119. Sincerely, Lauren Noll Revenue Manager 78 January 2025 Sales Tax Collections by Business Type January 2026 Town of Vail Business Review January Sales Tax Collections by Year January 2026 Sales Tax 1,879,590 Lodging 2,640,713 Food & Beverage 1,380,936 Utilities & Other 299,804 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 (4.1)% 1.1% (8.4)% Retail 5,874,615 6,632,629 6,497,587 6,689,033 6,201,042 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 General Sales Tax Housing Sales Tax • January 2026 retail sales decreased (4.1)%, lodging decreased (13.0)%, food and beverage increased 1.1%, and utilities and other decreased (8.4)%. • The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax. Retail 1,959,690 Lodging 3,036,871 Food & Beverage 1,365,345 Utilities & Other 327,127 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 (13.0)% • This report represents collections of Town of Vail sales tax, as opposed to actual gross sales. • On January 1st, 2022, Town of Vail sales tax increased from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items except food for home consumption. The 0.5% increase to sales tax is depicted in light blue. General 4.0% sales tax collections are shown in darker blue. • Total January 2025 collections were $6,689,033; January 2026 collections were $6,201,042, down from the prior year (7.3)%. 79 January 2026 Sales Tax Town of Vail Business Review January 2025January 2026 Geographic Area Trends by Year January Sales Tax Sales Tax by Location 2,589,481 3,046,769 2,866,875 2,999,919 2,855,327 1,379,034 1,464,331 1,436,515 1,531,972 1,360,109 1,047,707 1,238,976 1,280,144 1,199,325 1,103,981 858,392 882,553 914,053 957,817 881,626 Other Areas 14% Lionshead 18% Out of Town 23% Vail Village 45% • Vail Village sales tax decreased (4.8)%, Lionshead decreased (7.9)%, Other Areas decreased (8.0)%, and Out of Town decreased (11.2)%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were down (6.1)%. • The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax. $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Vail Village Out of Town Lionshead Other Areas • This chart shows January sales tax collections by geographic area over time. • The 0.5% increase for housing sales tax is depicted in lighter shades. General 4.0% sales tax collections are shown in darker shades. Other Areas 14% Lionshead 18% Out of Town 22% Vail Village 46% 80 Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year Retail Business 4.5% Sales Tax Detail January 2026 Sales Tax Town of Vail Business Review Apparel $475,602 Grocery $221,603 Gallery $12,157 Gifts $11,380 Jewelry $105,743Retail Liquor $65,169 Retail Other $342,736 Sporting Goods $515,351 Online Retailers $129,701 Retail Home Occupation $149 • January 2026 accommodations services decreased (13.0)% from the prior year. Short-term rentals decreased (13.1)% and hotels and lodges decreased (13.0)%. • The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax. • Short-term rental sales tax collection numbers include online marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and VRBO. Revenue collections from facilitators may include some hotels and lodges that advertise and rent properties on these platforms. 2,046,652 880,545 2,063,442 973,429 1,794,361 846,351 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 Hotel and Lodges Short-Term Rentals 2026 2025 2024 81 Retail 213,879 258,206 (44,328) -17.2% Lodging 502,622 564,237 (61,615) -10.9% F & B 158,458 130,703 27,755 21.2% Other 6,668 4,671 1,997 42.7% Total 881,626 957,817 (76,192) -8.0% Retail 278,126 309,499 (31,373) -10.1% Lodging 576,423 640,729 (64,306) -10.0% F & B 239,842 240,177 (335) -0.1% Other 9,589 8,920 669 7.5% Total 1,103,981 1,199,325 (95,344) -7.9% Retail 410,354 438,653 (28,298) -6.5% Lodging 689,918 809,778 (119,860) -14.8% F & B 3,046 4,250 (1,204) -28.3% Other 256,790 279,291 (22,501) -8.1% Total 1,360,109 1,531,972 (171,863) -11.2% Retail 977,230 953,332 23,898 2.5% Lodging 871,750 1,022,127 (150,377) -14.7% F & B 979,590 990,214 (10,624) -1.1% Other 26,757 34,245 (7,488) -21.9% Total 2,855,327 2,999,919 (144,592) -4.8% Retail 1,879,590 1,959,690 (80,101) -4.1% Lodging 2,640,713 3,036,871 (396,159) -13.0% F & B 1,380,936 1,365,345 15,591 1.1% Other 299,804 327,127 (27,323) -8.4% Total 6,201,042 6,689,033 (487,991) -7.3% Retail Apparel 475,602 438,681 36,921 8.4% Retail Food 221,603 260,327 (38,724) -14.9% Retail Gallery 12,157 16,528 (4,371) -26.4% Retail Gift 11,380 11,009 372 3.4% Retail Home Occupation 149 151 (2) -1.5% Retail Jewelry 105,743 89,628 16,115 18.0% Retail Liquor 65,169 69,556 (4,387) -6.3% Retail Other 342,736 367,265 (24,528) -6.7% Retail Sport 515,351 574,660 (59,309) -10.3% Retail Online Retailer 129,701 131,887 (2,186) -1.7% Total 1,879,590 1,959,690 (80,101) -4.1% Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail Town of Vail Business Review January 4.5% Sales Tax 2026 Collections 2025 Collections YoY % ChangeYoY $ Change Total - All Areas Lionshead Out of Town Vail Village Retail Summary 82 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 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 (5:40pm) SUBJECT:Matters from Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.) SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 83 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2 Item Cover Page DATE:March 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 (5:40pm) SUBJECT:Town Manager Report (5 min.) SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 030326 TM Report.pdf 84 Town Managers’ Update March 3, 2026 1. P.D. Update on Cameras The Vail Police Department will provide an update on the use of Flock cameras in the Town of Vail. 2. STR Compliance If acceptable to Council, staff will provide an update on STR license compliance at a future meeting (March 17th) on the complaint process and Hotline system . 3. Annual Community Meeting-March 10th The Annual Community meeting will be at Donovan Pavilion on March 10th. Kris Widlak will summarize the format for this community meeting on March 3rd. 4. Other The Town Manager may have other topics that have arisen since the publication of the Council packet. 85 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.3 Item Cover Page DATE:March 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 (5:40pm) SUBJECT:Council Matters and Status Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 260303 Matters.docx Future Topics.docx 86 COUNCIL MATTERS Status Report Report for March 3, 2026 Council Comments at February 17th meeting: Town Council directed staff to propose a process for developers to be able to present very general concepts to Town Council before they spend significant sums on design of projects, only to discover they are not heading in a direction supported by Town Council or PEC. Town Council congratulated all our local Olympian athletes and their families! Vail is so proud. Council requested a work session on sister city relationships and how we can continue the momentum given budget constraints. Important Dates______________________________________________________ TOV Events March 10 Annual Community Meeting – Donovan Pavilion Municipal Partner Events March 12 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 https://share.sproutsocial.com/view/715335d0-11ba- 40bd-9335-d011ba70bd78 Kamiwaza and its various partners have been touting their AI project with Town of Vail on LinkedIn, here's one example https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7429354678360100864/ 87 Speaking of AI, Sprout has introduced an "Analyze" feature which summarizes the topics that are being talked about the most on social from this time period: Vail as a Premier Winter Destination for Recreation and Leisure Vail, Colorado is extensively featured as a desirable winter vacation destination, with users sharing positive experiences centered on skiing, snowboarding, and mountain activities. Messages highlight specific attractions including the Back Bowls, Blue Sky Basin, Vail Village, and Lionshead Village, along with dining establishments like Mountain Standard and Four Seasons. Users describe multi-day trips combining skiing with après-ski activities, spa amenities, hot springs, and scenic experiences. The tone is consistently enthusiastic and aspirational, with users recommending the destination to others and expressing intentions to return. Content spans multiple languages and platforms, indicating broad international appeal. Vail as a Setting for Personal Milestones and Emotional Experiences Users frequently associate Vail with significant personal moments including engagements, romantic trips, family bonding, and memorable celebrations. Messages explicitly reference proposals, Valentine's Day trips, family vacations with children, and friend group gatherings. Users describe these experiences using emotionally charged language such as 'magical,' 'best weekend,' and 'marked a before and after.' The destination is positioned as a backdrop for creating lasting memories and strengthening relationships. This pattern appears across multiple social media platforms and languages, suggesting Vail holds symbolic value as a place for meaningful life events. Concerns About Insufficient Snowfall and Its Impact on Skiing Conditions Users express concern about low snowpack levels at Vail and other Colorado resorts, with one message explicitly stating conditions are 'worse than the east coast is typically' and noting that 'no bowls are open to the point of being worth skiing.' A user describes the current winter as 'depressing' due to lack of snow and emphasizes the need for predicted snow to materialize. Another message compares snowpack from three years prior, noting a 'remarkable' difference and stating 'memories don't lie.' These messages indicate frustration with current conditions and suggest that adequate snowfall is essential for the destination's appeal and skiing quality. In the News______________________________________________________ Feb. 13 Vacancy Tax https://www.denverpost.com/2026/02/13/colorado-vacant-homes-tax/ Feb. 16 DHS Shutdown Effects https://www.vaildaily.com/news/dhs-shutdown-unlikely-to-stop-ice-enforcement-in-vail-area/ Feb. 18 88 Vail Top Spring Break Destination According to Google https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-mountain-town-among-top-spring-break-destinations-google- data/ https://www.denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/2026/02/18/google-dubs-iconic-colorado- mountain-town-a-trending-spring-break-spot-where-to-stay-for-around-100-per-night/ Feb. 20 Semi Accident Takes out Guardrail https://www.vaildaily.com/news/tractor-trailer-takes-out-160-feet-of-guardrail-on-i-70-in-vail/ Feb. 21 Geothermal https://www.vaildaily.com/news/state-awards-vail-a-1-78-million-tax-credit-for-new-geothermal- system/ Follow Up to ICE in Eagle County https://www.vaildaily.com/news/hickenlooper-demands-dhs-meeting-as-ice-fails-to-respond-in- eagle-county-death-card-case/ Feb. 23 Habitat Homes at Timber Ridge - Column https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/columns/howard-positivity-and-partnerships/ Silverthorne Speed Cameras https://www.summitdaily.com/news/silverthorne-considers-automated-speed-enforcement- system/ Feb. 24 Fed Inquiries https://www.vaildaily.com/news/local-police-say-feds-never-contacted-them-about-epsteins-vail- beaver-creek-properties/ 89 Future Topics, March 2026 TOPIC DEPARTMENT AIPP Board Interviews Public Works DRB Board Interviews Community Development Carshare Ribbon Cutting Environmental Sustainability EHU Exchange Proposal Housing Winter Economic Update Finance/EconDev 90 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Citizen Participation AGENDA SECTION:Public Participation (6:00pm) SUBJECT:Public Participation (10 min.) SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: public participation.pdf 91 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:b forb To:Public Input Town Council Subject:A big idea for Vail... Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:26:15 AM The Daily article "Vail searches for its soul" caught my attention. My family moved to Vail in 1962. I was 7 years old and have watched Vail mature and grow old. Details I remember from all these years were re-sparked by Barry Davis' and Russ Forrest's comments in the Daily article. A big concept struck me. I'll attend tonight's meeting, and hope to talk to either or both of you, Barry and Russ. Cheers! Bambi Kuehn 92 From:Linda Sage To:Public Input Town Council Subject:updated corrected version of previous email for town council meeting including photos Date:Monday, March 2, 2026 5:45:35 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department > Hi!> I so appreciate the work and effort you have put in for the town of Vail. However, I have concerns over the latest development plans of the Concert Hall Plaza.>> We have been fortunate to have owned our home in the Landmark for 34 years and also fortunate that our condo is on the 6th floor opposite the Arrabelle. We will not have our mountain views or the lack of sunshine affected as our neighbors will by the development of the Concert Hall Plaza.>> But, we have been through this expansion by developers before now. We live in a small town in Westchester County just north of New York City and faced similar demands from developers. They wanted to take the old down, build the new, which of course sounds initially great, but then offered nothing for the community, other than lots and lots of traffic.>> But in our town though we couldn’t stop developers totally, some new townhomes were scaled down to 72 from 270, and it was developers who re-paved the sidewalks and put up beautiful street lights to beautify our downtown. They still made a lot, a lot of money!>> Thus, my reason for contacting you and hoping you might listen. Bottom line the current plans for the concert hall plaza only benefit the developers and add little value to our community. I believe the town council has the power to fix this inequity.>> If I am wrong I certainly would like to know. How exactly are these developers helping our community and our visitors other than removing an old building and replacing it with another? This developer will be cutting off sunlight to nearby neighbors, removing their spectacular mountain views, hurting their property values and shutting down several businesses and restaurants, like the Little Diner, that have been enjoyed by residents and visitors for many years. Is this really something they can legally do if not approved by you? Yes, they will be paying taxes but you can get taxes from the developer and these businesses as well if you make a couple of changesin their plans which you should have the legal right to do. Codes can still be changed to protect our community too.>> Why not take the stairs down, keep a corridor to the bus pick up, give the current stores and restaurants an option to return at the current rental rate after construction, and have the condos built over them. Do we really need more expensive restaurants rather than the three family-friendly ones that exist now? > Aren’t having condos above stores and restaurants in Lionshead the norm. Why change this norm for this developer? Shouldn't they be adjusting their development to the Lionshead norm? In fact, if they are doing this to the detriment of neighbors, why not make them pay for the cost of removal of the stairs and a new foundation to get the town’s approval? Afterall, this is a development that will be making them thousands of dollars, right? And—Why not help neighbors by starting the measurement of height permitted to begin at the ground level, thus helping some current neighbors with sunlight and views as well as preventing future developers from goinghigher. And finally and most importantly, why not help all these small businesses stay in business? Moving to another location is a temporary answer but not the reasonable, fair or right solution!>> I have included two photos here so you can better see the impact of what can become an eyesore rather than a wonderful new building in Lionshead. Improvements are possible without the detriment to the entire community.> You are welcome to visit our condo in the Landmark to better imagine what design you are approving. We are counting on you to make the right decision on the final design. > Regards,> Linda Sage, community host and concerned citizen of Vail> 914-325-6492 93 Sent from my iPad 94 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:1dr.allen@gmail.com To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Vail Village Date:Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:29:18 PM Dear City Council, I would like to be put on the agenda at the TOV Council meeting this Tuesday, March 3rd. This matter concerns the West entrance at the Solaris building. We are consistently subjected to an unhealthy environment with exposure to loud vulgar language, yelling and screaming late at night, smoking (cigarettes and marijuana) in a posted nonsmoking area, drug use, public urination, and public intoxication. Additionally, the exit from our home as well as the west exit from the Solaris building is blocked on a regular basis by people crowded into a small area with limited movement in an emergency. I have been shoved when trying to get to my front door. Crowds in such a small area presents a dangerous situation if an emergency occurs. The police came on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and informed us that they asked the crowd to put their joints and cigarettes out in a nonsmoking area. But as soon as they left, the crowd just lit them up again. Such activity is in violation of the Colorado Clean Air Act which addresses the harmful effects of “2nd Hand Smoke”, which has been classified as a known cause of cancer by the us Environmental Protection Agency. I am subjected to “2nd Hand Smoke” which is life threatening on a regular basis. When I have asked people to put their cigarettes out, I have been threatened or ignored. Please advise when I should be at the meeting, Thank you for your time, Larry M. Allen, M.D. Colonel USAF (Ret.) 318-773-8462 95 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Erica Younkin To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Fwd: Transaction Receipt from VIOLATIONS PAYMENT COM LLC for $44.75 (USD) Date:Sunday, March 1, 2026 4:58:39 PM Attachments:Screenshot 2026-03-01 at 4.44.48 PM.png Hi Vail Council members, Writing to give you feedback on your new photo radar system: 1. I live off of I-70 in Denver where the frontage road speed limit is 30 mph. 2. The average US generally frontage road speed limits range from 30 to 45 mph. Why is yours 25? 3. Your frontage road speed limits vary between 25 and 35, sometimes in a distance of about 100 meters. 4. You didn't leave signs up through the winter season saying this was a new program; this would have been fair for people who are visitors. 5. Your system does not include pictures of the driver. It should. 6. I'm paying $4.75 in fees for your new system. Why? Honestly, this feels like a money grab. Makes me reconsider visiting your town in the future. -Erica Younkin (Denver, CO) ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Auto-Receipt <noreply@mail.authorize.net> Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM Subject: Transaction Receipt from VIOLATIONS PAYMENT COM LLC for $44.75 (USD) To: Erica Younkin <ericalynn3@gmail.com> Order Information Description:Payment on behalf of Municipality for Violation or Permit Customer ID Vail CO Billing Information Erica Younkin 4727 Alcott St Denver, CO 80211 US ericalynn3@gmail.com Shipping Information 96 Item Name Description Qty Taxable Unit Price Item Total 1 26002300 40.00 1 N $0.00 (USD)$0.00 (USD) 2 Convenience Fee 3.95 1 N $0.00 (USD)$0.00 (USD) 3 Bank Processing Fee 0.8 1 N $0.00 (USD)$0.00 (USD) Total:$44.75 (USD) Payment Information Date/Time:1-Mar-2026 17:45:32 CST Transaction ID:81488428666 Payment Method:MasterCard xxxx6370 Transaction Type:Purchase Auth Code:06000Z Merchant Contact Information VIOLATIONS PAYMENT COM LLC Itasca, IL 60143 US payviolation@dacratech.com 97 From:Cindy Hagan To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Save The Red Lion Date:Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:59:00 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department Please don’t destroy this long time historic Vail landmark. Our family has been coming for years to enjoy the casual food and live music. No revamped retail establishment could come close to the experience that the original Red Lion has offered. Thanks! Cindy Shannon Sent from my iPhone 98 From:Douglas Hagan To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Save The Red Lion Date:Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:06:50 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department To Vail Town Council- Our family have been coming to the Vail Valley for years. The Red Lion has been an integral part of our experiences including the yummy casual food options as well as a wonderful live music experience. No unneeded additional high end retail could ever match what the Red Lion has to offer. Please Save The Red Lion! Thanks! Doug Hagan Sent from my iPhone 99 From:Lourdes Moller-Gomez To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Protect Iconic Red Lion !!!! Date:Friday, February 20, 2026 2:25:39 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department The Town of Vail gets enough wise cracks about being the resort by I-70, without the history of a “real western town.” And now, the most iconic bar restaurant/ music venue stands in jeopardy of being bulldozed into oblivion to bring in an LVMH store. Oh wow, how fun! Cause people really come to Vail to buy Louis Vuitton merchandise they can get online? The Red Lion in its historic location has provided generations of skiers fond memories of great food, riotous celebrations, live music, questionable dancing, and a real sense of community! Please let’s rethink this plan! Save The Red Lion! Cherish the little history we have! And let’s continue building on it! Lourdes Moller Gomez Resident of West Vail Sent from my iPhone 100 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Abby Pucker To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Save the red lion! Date:Friday, February 20, 2026 2:45:15 PM I have been coming to vail for 31 years since I was 3. The Red lion has always been a staple of our time here as a family and with friends as we’ve gotten older. Vail just wouldn’t be vail without the red lion. And I think that there would be a lot of push back/negative association with whatever we’re to move in here if it were to go away. Please keep it around!!! Abby Pucker -- 773.272.2550 Instagram | Website "Chicago to the World, and the World to Chicago" 101 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Chris Pappaioanou To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Letter of Concern Date:Friday, February 20, 2026 4:53:44 PM Attachments:Vail Letter - C Poppy.docx Attached, please find my thoughts regarding the proposed destruction of the Red Lion. Regards, Chris Poppy 102 The leadership of the Town of Vail government desperately needs to step up and salvage what they can of what is unfolding on Bridge Street – before it is too late. The proposed redevelopment of the corner occupied by The Red Lion Building LLC , circa 2023 ( NOT the Red Lion Restaurant and Bar circa 1963 ) . This is not about the Town “choosing tenants” for an out of town developer, this is about making hard decisions to protect the soul of your town. The Town of Vail government is literally turning its back on a huge part of American skiing history. One walks by or into The Red Lion and sees and hears people laughing, singing , dancing and celebrating their time in Vail with generations of friends and family… I don’t see this reaction walking into Louis Vuitton. Letting this development go forward with the proposed destruction of historic businesses and architecture will be irreversible. Pay attention to what has happened in Aspen, Telluride, or pick a failed Interwest Village. Putting high-end retail, real estate offices, banks, and other inactive storefronts in place of street level, iconic local businesses is not the “kick ass” remedy to keep people coming back to Vail. Put the retail below grade in a windowless basement … not the people eating, drinking, laughing and enjoying live music. Accepting this development proposal is sacrificing well over 100 jobs – and is an insult to tens of thousands of Vail visitors each year. The people who serve these jobs are just as important if not more so to the soul of the Town than the buildings themselves both emotionally and financially. Proposed high end retail stores, stores like Louis Vuitton and Prada, employ 4-6 people (often more sales staff than customers at any given time) and are closed and dark in the evening. Also being sacrificed is the ancillary tax revenue from sales and the discretionary spend around the village from these 100+ employees. It is also worth noting that these high end retail stores also do not generate near the sales tax revenue that the existing businesses due because they are self-admittedly only “fitting rooms for online sales” or their products are shipped to avoid paying the local taxes. The decisions being made here are nothing short of appeasement. Stop trying to tell everyone that nothing can be done. It’s your very purpose as a Town government to not allow something like this to happen. If we can condemn East Vail Real Estate for mountain goats and wealthy home owners peace and quiet we can save this piece of history. Finally, having the Town Manager call current tenants of The Red Lion Building LLC and try to coerce them into putting out statements in the press to help “manage expectation” is embarrassing. This abuse of political power to intimidate businesses that are losing their livelihood is unethical and abusive. Furthermore, the Town manager pressuring Town Council members to not communicate with the same business owners is reprehensible. 103 The sad truth is that places like Red Lion just don’t exist anymore in many ski areas because the towns caved in to the greed and lost sight of why people love the mountains, snowsports, and the people that live and work in them. These few remaining businesses are National treasures and an integral part of the soul of American Skiing and must be preserved. Chris Poppy 104 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Torin Schuster To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Red Lion and the affordable housing crises in Vail Date:Friday, February 20, 2026 7:04:18 PM To the Honorable Members of the Vail Town Council, I am writing to you with deep concern and genuine emotion regarding the proposed removal of the Red Lion from Vail’s base village. For many of us, the Red Lion is far more than a restaurant. It is a gathering place, a living piece of Vail’s history, and a cornerstone of the community fabric that has defined this town for generations. The Red Lion represents something increasingly rare in Vail — a place where locals, families, workers, and visitors from all walks of life can come together in a welcoming, unpretentious environment. It is accessible, vibrant, and deeply human. In a town facing a growing housing and affordability crisis, spaces like this are not luxuries; they are essential to sustaining a real, livable community. When financially accessible, family-oriented establishments disappear, the consequences extend far beyond dining options. We risk accelerating the transformation of Vail into a place that serves only a narrow segment of wealth, while the people who work here, raise families here, and give this town its soul are gradually pushed out. Community is not built solely through housing policy — it is built in the everyday places where people connect, celebrate, and feel they belong. If we continue to remove the few remaining accessible social anchors, we erode one of the core reasons people choose to live and stay in Vail. A town without gathering places for its full community becomes less vibrant, less inclusive, and ultimately less sustainable. I respectfully urge the Council to carefully consider what the Red Lion represents beyond its physical footprint. Preserving it is not simply about saving a restaurant — it is about protecting community identity, social accessibility, and the long-term livability of Vail. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of this matter. Respectfully, Torin Schuster 105 From:Ryan Pond To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Save the Red lion Date:Friday, February 20, 2026 7:21:01 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department Hi, I come to vail every year, and I don’t think I will come back if the red lion closes. It is a classic institution, and there are no alternatives for a great bar/pub/restaurant for both apres ski and dinner. It would be a huge blow to the village if the red lion is forced to shut down, and would greatly decrease my desire to come visit vail. Thanks, Ryan Pond 106 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Patty Bortz To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Red Lion and the changes coming to the plaza below the gondola. Date:Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:01:52 AM Attachments:image.png First it was Los Amigos. Now it is Red Lion. I have had a place in Vail for more than 30 years. I am heartbroken to hear about the changes coming to the plaza below the gondola. Both restaurants have been favorite, affordable gathering places since I was in college. They are part of the rhythm and memory of this town. Vendetta's feels like the last one standing. Please do not continue replacing these spaces with high end retail and luxury restaurants. Each decision may look incremental, but together they are reshaping Vail into something narrower and less inclusive. You are pricing out many of Vail’s skiers, employees, and long time families. You are approving the loss of places that built this community. I feel genuinely sad and disappointed. We speak often about affordability for locals, Front Range skiers, and families. That commitment has to extend beyond housing. It includes preserving accessible, vibrant gathering spaces. Progress does not have to mean Gucci storefronts and exclusivity. Please protect the outdoor patio, the live music, the energy, and the unpretentious character that so many of us have loved for decades. Vail’s soul is not in luxury branding. It is in the places where everyone feels welcome. -- Patty Bortz 107 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Rich Pond To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Fwd: Red Lion Closure Date:Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:33:51 AM I’ve just learned about plans to close the Red Lion and replace it with a Gucci store. I can’t believe it! The Red Lion is a fundamental building block of Vail Village. The perfect location for a pub with good food and sports on TV. These are the types of places that create memories for friends and families for years. I’ll never forget the time my family and son’s friends watched Duke pull back from a major deficit against UNC to win the game. I know Vail resorts as a public corporation has to prioritize profit margins and I’m sure a Gucci store could theoretically bring in more profits in the near term given the current popularity of the resort. But at what point do you lose those young skiers who need a place to hang, drink, eat and enjoy? I honesty think you’re making a huge long term mistake for a few good years of extra profitability. Good luck with your decisions. Rich Pond 973-220-1961 108 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Caitlin Wood To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Save the red lion, no one wants to go to Gucci after skiing Date:Saturday, February 21, 2026 3:08:04 PM Dear Vail Town Council, I’m writing to express my strong support for preserving The Red Lion, one of Vail’s most iconic gathering places. For decades, The Red Lion has been more than just a bar or restaurant—it’s part of the culture and character that make Vail special. Locals and visitors alike have created traditions there: live music after a day on the mountain, meeting friends, celebrating milestones, and experiencing the welcoming spirit that defines the community. Places like The Red Lion are increasingly rare. As Vail continues to evolve, protecting long- standing local institutions helps maintain the authenticity that people travel from all over to experience. Losing a spot like this would mean losing a piece of the town’s history and identity. I respectfully encourage the Town Council to support efforts that allow The Red Lion to remain a part of Vail’s future. Preserving beloved local establishments helps keep Vail vibrant, unique, and connected to the community that built it. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Caitlin Wood Sent from my iPhone 109 From:Tanya Alpert To:Public Input Town Council Cc:Tanya Alpert Subject:Save the Red Lion. Date:Saturday, February 21, 2026 11:17:59 PM Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department I started coming to Vail in 1976. I’m 55 now. I grew up in Denver, but my home feels very much Vail, because it is my heart and Soul. And we have always had a second home there. Vail has changed a lot. But it has maintained the few core landmarks that everyone congregates with joy. My memories as a child skiing with my cousins to finally being in High School and going to the Red Lion after skiing, New Years Eve and everything in between. Two distinct places are Vail for me. The covered bridge and The Red Lion. I can’t imagine Vail without either one of those landmarks. Everyone knows them and everyone loves them. People come from around the world to take their picture at those two locations. It is like taking red rocks away. I’m a developer as well, so I understand what an attractive spot this appears. It seems like the perfect location, yet it’s not. It is the perfect location from the gondola and the ski lockers that surround where people come together and enjoy music, good food and excellent energy. I think it would be so devastating to the community. No one would even be congregating outside around there, the way they do today. People can find Gucci, Prada, Chanel and any other high-end boutique anywhere in the world, including the Internet, those are not memories or experiences they are purchases and they definitely don’t last a lifetime or span generations. I hope and pray the town keeps the historic iconic landmark. I can’t even imagine walking up bridge Street and it not being there for generations to come. Thank you for your consideration Tanya Alpert 303-946-1154 Sent from my iPhone Please excuse typos, auto correct etc. 110 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:jmogambo@comcast.net To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Jonny "Mogambo" Lindner/ Red Lion LLC -please save the soul of our town Date:Sunday, February 22, 2026 6:16:54 PM Dear Members of the Vail Town Council: I am writing regarding the Red Lion LLC and their proposal for redevelopment. I have talked to some of you about this issue and now wish I would have paid attention to this a lot sooner. I have followed what has happened at the PEC and DRB meetings and understand that this redevelopment is moving forward. I have heard that all the businesses that are there, are not going to return except for the Shakedown bar. I am past trying to help save any businesses that I love there. Some of you know that I play music at The Red Lion. This is not about that. If the Red Lion goes away, I will be fine. This is about the soul of our town and what people see and get to participate in on our main street, Bridge Street. I understand that PEC and DRB must stick to the rules and legalities of what they do. It is my impression that you as the Town Council can make a difference. If something simply doesn’t feel right for our town, you can change that. Putting all the zoned restaurant space for this project under ground and all retail up top, is a bad idea and will seriously affect the feel and look of our town. My main concern is for what is going to be on Bridge Street once this redevelopment is complete. I have heard the Landlord is highly motivated to put in Louis Vuitton, Gucci, or Channel stores right where The Red Lion restaurant is presently located. I have received hundreds of texts from friends and fans that all believe as I do, that this is a horrible idea. I can’t imagine coming to Vail as a visitor and walking down Bridge Street on my way to the gondola to ski in the morning and thinking, wow, we have to stop by Louis Vuitton later and do some shopping. I know you have heard the comments that we would just look more like Aspen with the addition of these global brands that really have no place on our main street. When I look down Bridge Street now, I already see a street packed with retail stores. Is adding these high-end retail stores a good look for the Town of Vail? Many people, locals, and visitors, say no. You also have a precedent to work with. Vail said no more real estate offices on the main street level of Bridge Street years ago. You can do this with retail. I know it takes courage and strength to stand up to these wealthy Landlords, but it seems as of the last 20 years, the rich people always get their way in this town. I truly hope you all can make a difference. I have read all your biographies and Vail Daily articles prior to you getting elected. You all shared that you have a concern for maintaining the soul of this town and what that truly looks like. People voted for you because they believe in you. This is your chance to help your constituents and do what elected government is truly meant to do. Government should serve the public good, not big money. We need you to act as a champion of public interest. This decision must be made for the many, not the one or two people that will benefit. 111 I am urging you to please consider putting all retail stores on the back side of this development. We need something vibrant and fun right there on Bridge Street that attracts the majority of people and not just some one percent that may shop at these high-end retail stores. Putting a couple of restaurants and a possible music venue right there where everyone can see it, hear it and feel it as they walk down Bridge Street is a much more attractive option than a Louis Vuitton, Gucci, or Channel store. Doesn’t just reading that make you feel how wrong that would be? I’ve never considered myself a good writer, but I hope I have conveyed a serious sentiment here that I think is shared by the majority of people in this town and visitors alike. I don’t envy any of you in this process. I would not want to be on the town council that saw the shut down of many local iconic Mom and Pop businesses and paved the way for what looks like a greater corporate and bland Vail Colorado. I know some of you personally and I have met others of you over my 32 years here in town. We are at turning point in time for Vail Colorado. There are major projects being proposed throughout town. The look of our town will change greatly in the next five to ten years. I ask for your help in making this transition favorable to the people that live, work, and visit here. I urge you to put aside the business only part of being on town council and to act with what you truly feel is good for our town. I trust you will make the right decision. Sincerely, Jonny “Mogambo” Lindner All Occasions Music Vail –Colorado -NationwideJon Reid Lindner Jonny Mogambo Band Jonny Mogambo Solo Acoustic Direct-970 331 6111 jmogambo@comcast.netwww.AllOccasionsMusic.com 112 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Brenden Kiesnoski To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Redeveloping the Red Lion Is a Mistake for Vail’s Business and Village Vitality Date:Monday, February 23, 2026 10:46:44 AM Dear Members of the Town Council, I’m writing to strongly oppose the plan to remove and redevelop the Red Lion Tavern into retail. I’m 25 years old, I’m from New York City, and I’ve been coming to the Red Lion since I was 10. For me and for many locals and visitors, it’s not just a bar or restaurant. It’s a core part of how people actually use and experience Vail Village. From a business perspective, this is a bad trade for the town. The Red Lion is a major après ski anchor that reliably pulls people into the village and keeps them there. Après is not a side activity in Vail. It is one of the main economic drivers in the afternoon and evening. The Red Lion creates energy, foot traffic, and spillover business for surrounding shops and restaurants. Replacing that with more designer retail does not replace that function. It reduces it. One of the most important things about the Red Lion is that it does not require reservations. That matters more than people realize. Every day, thousands of people are in town who want to eat and drink in the village but do not have a reservation or could not plan days or months in advance. Right now, the Red Lion is the go to place for those people. It is the pressure valve for the entire dining scene. Without it, those visitors do not magically get seated somewhere else. They leave, or they do not come into the village at all. That means less time spent in town, less money spent in town, and a worse experience for visitors. I understand and appreciate the designer and luxury aspect of Vail. I’m from NYC. I get the value of great retail and strong brands. But great towns work because of balance. You need shops, and you also need taverns, bars, and places where people actually gather, relax, and have fun. If you take away the social anchors and replace them only with retail, you lose the energy that makes people want to stay in town in the first place. You cannot replace that with stores. Stores do not solve the “where do we go right now?” problem for hungry, tired skiers. Restaurants and après spots do. The Red Lion keeps people in the village longer, keeps the village lively, and keeps money circulating locally in the late afternoon and evening when energy and atmosphere matter most. And beyond the economics, there is the history. The Red Lion is part of Vail’s identity. I hope to bring my kids there one day and not have to tell them, “Vail used to be cool.” Once you remove places like this, the village becomes more generic and less authentic, and that hurts the brand of Vail in the long run. I strongly urge the town to reconsider this plan. Preserving the Red Lion is not just about sentiment. It is about protecting the business ecosystem, the flow of visitors into the village, and the character that actually makes people want to spend their time and money here. Thank you for your time and consideration. 113 Best, Brenden Kiesnoski 114 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Kristina Miele To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Please Keep the Red Lion! Date:Monday, February 23, 2026 4:14:50 PM Hi! My friends and I have been coming to Vail for the past few years - we originally switched spots every year but have stuck with Vail the last few because we love the town so much - mainly the red lion. This past week we were here and went to the red lion 5 different times due to the outstanding apres & evening vibe - the staff is incredibly friendly and have always given us great ski recommendations. Without the red lion, we’ll be switching our ski locations for a place less overrun by luxury shops. Please consider keeping it! 115 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Eric DeVeau To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Please Preserve the Red Lion as a Core Part of Vail’s Identity Date:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:36:18 PM Dear Members of the Vail Town Council, I am writing to urge you to do everything within the Town’s authority to help preserve the Red Lion Restaurant and Bar in Vail Village. The Red Lion is not just another restaurant. It is part of Vail’s living history. It opened in February 1963, right at the beginning of Vail’s story, and has served generations of locals, workers, and visitors ever since. For many people, it represents the kind of authentic, welcoming, and unpretentious gathering place that helped make Vail what it is. What makes the Red Lion so special is not only its longevity, but the role it plays in the community. It has been a true après-ski institution, a place where people gather after the mountain, enjoy live music, reconnect with friends, and experience a side of Vail that feels genuine and rooted in tradition. These kinds of places are increasingly rare, and once they are gone, they cannot truly be replaced. Preserving the Red Lion is about preserving community character, local culture, and the soul of Vail Village. It supports local jobs, creates shared memories for residents and visitors, and contributes to the unique identity that sets Vail apart from other resort towns. Vail should continue to grow and evolve, but not at the expense of the places that define its heritage. I respectfully ask the Town Council to prioritize solutions that keep the Red Lion in Vail Village and protect this local legend for future generations. Please use every available planning, zoning, and community-preservation tool to support a path forward. Thank you for your service to the Town of Vail and for considering the importance of preserving one of its most iconic and beloved gathering places. Sincerely, 116 -- Eric DeVeau 117 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Kimberly Samson To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Preserve The Red Lion—PLEASE Date:Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:07:15 AM Dear Vail Town Council, I am writing to urge you to do everything within the Town’s authority to help preserve the Red Lion Restaurant and Bar in Vail Village. The Red Lion is not just another restaurant. It is part of Vail’s living history. It opened in February 1963, right at the beginning of Vail’s story, and has served generations of locals, workers, and visitors ever since. For many people, it represents the kind of authentic, welcoming, and unpretentious gathering place that helped make Vail what it is. What makes the Red Lion so special is not only its longevity, but the role it plays in the community. It has been a true après-ski institution, a place where people gather after the mountain, enjoy live music, reconnect with friends, and experience a side of Vail that feels genuine and rooted in tradition. These kinds of places are increasingly rare, and once they are gone, they cannot truly be replaced. Preserving the Red Lion is about preserving community character, local culture, and the soul of Vail Village. It supports local jobs, creates shared memories for residents and visitors, and contributes to the unique identity that sets Vail apart from other resort towns. Vail should continue to grow and evolve, but not at the expense of the places that define its heritage. I respectfully ask the Town Council to prioritize solutions that keep the Red Lion in Vail Village and protect this local legend for future generations. Please use every available planning, zoning, and community-preservation tool to support a path forward. Thank you for your service to the Town of Vail and for considering the importance of preserving one of its most iconic and beloved gathering places. Sincerely, Kim Samson 118 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Lauren V To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Fwd: Red Lion/Blu Cow Date:Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:49:03 PM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lauren V <laurencvossler@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM Subject: Red Lion/Blu Cow To: <publicinput@vail.com> As a kid who grew up in the Vail Valley, the number of iconic, local business being replaced by unaffordable, glitzy ones is concerning. We’re not Aspen - Vail has heart. It’s not about making a status statement; Vail is about experiencing a mountain town and nature at its best. It’s in the slogan - Like Nothing on Earth. I think the government of Vail’s job is to protect this place and especially its local constituents’ interests — not those of wealthy tourists. While it is a tourism economy, the people are still coming BECAUSE of iconic places like Red Lion and Blu Cow. Also, there is a huge Denver tourism base, and this will definitely convert a large percentage of them to Ikon. Anyways, please do your job and save our home. Lauren Vossler Phone (970) 331-2824 | laurencvossler@gmail.com -- Lauren Vossler Phone (970) 331-2824 | laurencvossler@gmail.com 119 Caution: This is an external email. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact Vail IT Department From:Holly O"Connor To:Public Input Town Council Subject:SAVE THE RED LION Date:Sunday, March 1, 2026 1:21:11 PM SAVE THE RED LION. THE IS ONE OF THE LAST ICONIC VAIL ESTABLISHMENTS! As a long time (1980’s) second home owner in Vail and COLORADO NATIVE, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help preserve some of the old school charm of our magical town. The town is becoming so high end it is losing its appeal. I miss THE HONG KONG CAFE, and RUKSACK to name just 2. DO NOT TURN VAIL INTO AN ASPEN!!!! Buy your GUCCI bag online. PLEASE! Get real with real Coloradoans who are proud to call VAIL HOME!! Holly Kreidle O’Connor 120 Willow Bridge Road Vail, CO 81657 hoc6060@comcast.net 303-548-6155 120 From:Amanda Zinn To:Public Input Town Council Subject:Fw: *NEW SUBMISSION* General Contact Form Date:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:55:37 AM Attachments:Outlook-xfhwoumt.png Outlook-sd42ljjw.png Outlook-j3voj00t.png Please see below, thanks Amanda Zinn Welcome Centers and Host Programs Manager 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, Colorado 81657 970.477.3520 970.376.1754 cell DiscoverVail.com Vail.gov From: Vail, CO <noreply@vail.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 10:52 AM To: Info <info@vail.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* General Contact Form General Contact Form Submission #:4660075 IP Address:2600:4041:5995:f600:5c90:9013:41e3:3be0 Submission Date:03/01/2026 10:52 Survey Time:2 minutes, 5 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Carrie Salem Email 121 carrie.h.salem@gmail.com Phone Subject Preserve Vail Message Please keep local businesses! We need red lion, not Prada. Or else vail will lose all its charm that has made us all love it for decades and will just be a wannabe Aspen. We have been coming to Vail since the 70s and the independent businesses are what make it special. Thank you for listening. Thank you, Vail, CO This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 122 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:10pm) SUBJECT:February 3, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 020326 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 123 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026. Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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 Davis Members present: Barry Davis, Mayor Reid Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem Samantha Biszantz Dave Chapin Kevin Foley Kim Langmaid Members absent: Jonathan Staufer Staff members present: Russell Forrest, Town Manager Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk Matt Mire, Town Attorney 1. Call to Order 2. Public Participation Public Participation began at timestamp 00:00:27 on the High Five video. Ian Grask, a Vail resident, reminded the Town Council of the Habitat for Humanity forums underway, asked how Flock cameras are used in town and if the police department would make a public presentation on the topic and asked about revenues from electric vehicle charging. Simone Larese, Owner of Blu Cow, expressed that the Blu Cow is not outdated nor replaceable and is a part of Vail’s identity. Anne Foster, a Vail resident, agreed with the previous comments and expressed her upset with drastic changes in town and her stated she was against a vacancy tax being proposed at the state level. 3. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session There was none. 4. Consent Agenda Consent Agenda began at time stamp 00:07:20 on the High Five evening video. 124 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026. Page 2 4.1 January 6, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes 4.2 January 20, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes 4.3 Contract Award to Ace Equipment and Supply Company for Refurbishment of Fleet Bus Lift Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Ace Equipment and Supply Company for the refurbishment of our 1996 Fleet bus lift, in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00. Background: Refurbishment of aging bus lift in Fleet. Phillips made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0). 5. Action Items Discussion for the 4240 Architecture Arrive Vail Contract Award began at time stamp 00:07:44 on the High Five evening video. 5.1 Contract Award to 4240 Architecture for Arrive Vail Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with 4240 Architecture for Arrive Vail, in an amount not to exceed $1.25M. Background: The Town contracted with the 4240 Architecture Inc. design team to complete Phase I & II Concept Design of the Arrive Vail project. The project is now ready to move forward with Phase IIIa – Schematic Design. Town staff has worked with 4240 Architecture Inc. to develop a proposal to complete Phase IIIa, which will require a budget supplemental that can be accommodated by savings from 2025 transportation related budgets. Foley made a motion to approve; Chapin seconded motion passed (6-0). Discussion for Resolution No. 2, Series of 2026 began at time stamp 00:12:06 on the High Five evening video. 5.2 Resolution No. 2, Series of 2026, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Adopting the Vail Golf Club-Gore Creek Enhancement Plan, an Amendment to the Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan Presenter(s): Pete Wadden, Watershed Specialist Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 2, Series of 2026. 125 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026. Page 3 Background: The Town of Vail and Vail Recreation District have prepared the Vail Golf Club Gore Creek Enhancement Plan as an addition to the Gore Creek Strategic Plan. This appendix builds upon the goals and objectives established in the Strategic Plan by identifying targeted enhancement and restoration opportunities along Gore Creek throughout the Vail Golf Club property. Phillips made a motion to approve; Langmaid seconded motion passed (6-0). Discussion for first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026, began at timestamp 00:23:54 on the High Five video. 5.3 Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of the Vail Town Code to Prohibit the Installation of Nonfunctional Turf, Nonfunctional Artificial Turf, and Invasive Plant Species Presenter(s): Pete Wadden, Watershed Health Specialist Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026 upon first reading. Background: During the 2024 session, the Colorado state legislature adopted SB 24-005, “Concerning the conservation of water in the state through the prohibition of certain landscaping practices.” The bill requires municipalities to amend their codes to prohibit the installation of new, non-functional turfgrass by the beginning of 2026. Langmaid made a motion to approve; Chapin seconded motion passed (6-0). There being no further business to come before the council, Foley made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Langmaid seconded; meeting adjourned at 6:35pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: __________________________________ Barry Davis, Mayor ______________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk 126 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.2 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:10pm) SUBJECT:February 17, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 021726 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 127 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026. Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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 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, Town Clerk Matt Mire, Town Attorney 1. Call to Order 2. Public Participation Public Participation began at time stamp 0:00:07 on the High Five Media video. Tim McMahon, a Town of Avon resident, asked about the possibility of the town condemning the Red Lion building and asked about community events during the upcoming up off-season. Rebecca Anderson, Vail Police Officer, introduced herself as a candidate for Eagle County Sheriff. 3. Any action as a result of Executive Session There was none. 4. Consent Agenda Consent agenda began at timestamp 0:04:03 on the Hight Five Media video. 4.1 Resolution 3, Series of 2026, a Resolution of the Vail Town Council approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Vail and the State of Colorado Energy Office 128 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026. Page 2 Approve, approve with amendments, or deny application for grant funding for Geothermal Energy, and authorize the Town Manager to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado. Background: This Intergovernmental Agreement allows the Town of Vail to take advantage of the $1.78M competitive award from the State of Colorado for the Town's geothermal energy project at the Vail Public Library. Staufer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Chapin seconded motion passed (7-0). 5. Presentation/Discussion Discussion for the Art Selection Update began at timestamp 00:04:47 on the High Five video. 5.1 Dobson Art Selection Update Presenter(s): Molly Eppard, Art In Public Places Listen to presentation and provide feedback. Background: Dobson Arena Art Selection Committee update and results of Request for Proposals. Foley made a motion to move forward with the suggested Dobson Arena art selections; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0). Discussion for the Main Vail Pedestrian Improvement Design update began at timestamp 00:23:07 on the High Five video. 5.2 Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements Design Update Presenter(s): Chad Salli, Town Engineer Listen to presentation and provide feedback. Background: The Town of Vail is currently in the design phase for sidewalk improvements at the Vail Town Center interchange to provide pedestrian connectivity and safety improvements for pedestrians traveling between the North and South Frontage Roads. $3 million for construction is currently shown in year 2027. The purpose of this discussion is to review options moving forward. 7 Council members raised their hands to move forward with the project. 6. Action Items Discussion for the Summer Transit Enhancement Program began at timestamp 00:39:16 on the High Five video. 129 Town Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026. Page 3 6.1 Enhanced Summer Transit Service Approval Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation Approve, approve with amendments, or defer the Sumer Transit Enhancement program. Background: The Town of Vail completed the Transit Route Optimization Plan last summer which identified transit enhancements to meet the current/future transit needs and to encourage transit use. Staff is looking for direction to implement or defer these improvements starting this summer. Langmaid made a motion to approve the Summer Transit Enhancement Program; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0). 7. Public Hearing Discussion of the second reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026 began at time stamp 01:10:56 on the High Five video. 7.1 Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of the Vail Town Code to Prohibit the Installation of Nonfunctional Turf, Nonfunctional Artificial Turf, and Invasive Plant Species Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Director of Environmental Sustainability Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2026 upon second reading. Background: During the 2024 session, the Colorado state legislature adopted SB 24-005, “Concerning the conservation of water in the state through the prohibition of certain landscaping practices.” The bill requires municipalities to amend their codes to prohibit the installation of new, non-functional turfgrass by the beginning of 2026. Langmaid made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0). There being no further business to come before the council, Foley made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Staufer seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:12pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: __________________________________ Barry Davis, Mayor ______________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk 130 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.3 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:10pm) SUBJECT:Contract Award to Bearcom for Radio Replacement for Public Works, Vail Police Department and Vail Fire and Emergency Services SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Bearcom for radios for public works, Vail Police Department and Vail Fire and Emergency Services, in an amount not to exceed $995,000. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Radio Replacement Contract Award TC Memo 3_3_2026.docx 131 To: Vail Town Council From: Ryan Ocepek – Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Darnel – Fleet Manager Benjamin Kullman – Vail Police Date: March 2nd, 2026 Subject: Approve Radio Replacement Contract I. ITEM/TOPIC Replacement of portable and mobile radio equipment for TOV Fire, Police, Public Works, and Transit Departments from the 2026 Capital Projects Fund. This project was approved in the 2025 Capital Projects Fund and subsequently rolled into the 2026 budget while each department completed additional evaluation and testing to ensure the best solution was selected. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL To authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Bear Com Communications/Motorola for the replacement of department radio system equipment and related software for an amount not to exceed $995,000. II. BACKGROUND The Town's current radio equipment was purchased in 2015 and is now showing signs of age and degradation in reliability. The radios being replaced operate on a legacy system that is no longer fully supported by the manufacturer, and replacement parts are increasingly difficult to source. Motorola has placed this hardware under end-of-life, meaning security patches, firmware updates, and technical support have been discontinued since 2021. The proposed replacement will modernize communications across four departments — Fire, Police, Public Works, and Transit — onto a unified, interoperable digital platform. Upgraded radios will improve signal clarity, expand coverage across the Town's terrain, and provide enhanced safety features for Police and Fire, including emergency alert functionality and GPS tracking for field personnel. We are recommending a purchase from Bear Com Communications/Motorola for the following reasons: 1. The Town's existing radio infrastructure, including repeaters and base stations, is compatible with Motorola's platform, reducing the cost and complexity of the transition. 2. Motorola has been a reliable partner to the Town for over 25+ years, providing timely service and support for the county radio system. 3. Bear Com Communications is the authorized regional dealer for Motorola Products. 132 4. Procuring all four departments under a single vendor contract allows the Town to negotiate volume pricing and ensures system-wide interoperability, which is critical during multi-agency emergency responses. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Bear Com Communications/Motorola for the replacement of Fire, Police, Public Works, and Transit department radio equipment that does not exceed $995.000. 133 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.4 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 SUBMITTED BY:TJ Johnson, Information Technology ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (6:10pm) SUBJECT:Contract Award to First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. for the Lease of Personal Computing Hardware for Police Department SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5-year agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. for the lease of personal computing hardware and other accessories required to support the Police Department’s technology needs a total amount not to exceed $300,000 ($60,000/year for 5 years). VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Public Safety Technology Lease Agreement.docx 134 To: Vail Town Council From: IT Department Date: March 3, 2026 Subject: Lease Agreement – Public Safety Technology for Police Department I. PURPOSE Provide information about this technology need, and request that the Council approve the Town Manager entering into a 5-year agreement with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc., for the lease of personal computing hardware and other accessories required to support the Police Department’s technology requirements. II. BACKGROUND The communications and computing hardware required to support our Public Safety is a critical component in their ability to provide the services we expect at the Town of Vail. The current fleet of devices was purchased between the years 2021 and 2022 and are only compatible with the older, unsupported Windows 10 Operating System (OS). We need to replace these computers with new hardware that supports Windows 11. This concern was identified last summer and accounted for in our Capital budgeting conversations for 2026 and beyond. III. DETAIL While the lease will be with a financing company, the hardware itself is supplied by C1, the Town’s current provider for these devices, and includes ruggedized laptops, docks, printers, adapters, mounting hardware and in-car installation, OS imaging support, and 5 years of hardware support. This covers the full stack of technology hardware needed by our officers in the field, ensures that all PD devices will be on the supported Windows 11 OS, and ensures simplified and better managed support of this hardware for a full 5 years. Using a lease to finance this large hardware replacement is an excellent way to ensure that the hardware used by our Police Department is up to date and fully able to support their software and communication needs. It provides the Town with the necessary up-front buying power to resolve these critical issues, while still ensuring that the Town’s costs are clearly understood and manageable. The costs for this approach are already included in the Town’s approved capital budget for this year and are also accounted for in the Capital plan for the following 4 years – no un-budgeted monies are being requested as part of this approach. IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Provide approval for the Town Manager to enter into a 5-year agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. for the lease of personal computing hardware and other accessories required to support the Police Department’s technology needs a total amount not to exceed $300,000 ($60,000/year for 5 years). 135 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.1 Item Cover Page DATE:March 3, 2026 TIME:10 min. SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Action Items AGENDA SECTION:Action Items (6:10pm) SUBJECT:Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County, Colorado and the Town of Vail Providing Funding in Support of the Town of Vail's Wildland Fire Program SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026. PRESENTER(S):Paul Cada, Battalion Chief VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: TC_Memo_ECO_IGA_03042026.docx Resolution No. 3 Series 2026, First Amendment Wildland Fire IGA.docx Exhibit A. IGA_Amendment_ECO_Wildfire_3_3_2026.docx Exhibit_B__Scope_of_Work_and_Annual_Work_Plan_for_2026_ECO_IGA_Amendment_3_3_2026.docx 136 To: Vail Town Council From: Mark Novak, Fire Chief Paul Cada, Wildland Battalion Chief Date: March 3rd, 2026 Subject: Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Eagle County to fund wildfire mitigation and wildfire response I. Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with information about amendments to the existing Intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Vail and Eagle County to support wildfire mitigation and wildfire response. II. Background Vail Fire and Emergency Services has operated a wildfire mitigation and response program in some capacity since 2007. The program which is funded primarily through RETT has accomplished significate fuels reduction work throughout the community, developed and implemented nationally recognized community wildfire preparedness programs and responded to fires throughout Eagle County and the region supporting partner agencies through mutual aid. Throughout this time Eagle County has been a long-standing partner and significant funding contributor to the work that is accomplished. III. Current Situation In November of 2025 Eagle County voters passed measure 1A which increases lodging tax in unincorporated Eagle County by 2% beginning in 2026. This increased tax revenue is intended to address early childhood education and emergency response throughout Eagle County. Presented with the opportunity to support expanding wildfire response and mitigation in the county, Eagle County Emergency Management engaged with the county’s fire chiefs to develop a proposal that would maximize the benefit of these new funds throughout the county. Understanding the existing wildfire response staffing throughout the county consisted entirely of engine-based firefighters, the fire chiefs developed a proposal to utilize the newly available funds to expand staffing of seasonal wildland firefighters in a hand crew-based configuration (wildfire module). In the wildfire response model crew-based resources are one of the scarcest resources on the western slope. To achieve county-wide response on a seven day schedule the proposal presented to the county envisions matching existing staffing of VFES Wildland Division with new staffing funded by Eagle County and employed by Eagle River Fire Protection District. While the primary function of the VFES wildland seasonal firefighters will remain wildfire mitigation in Vail, the VFES seasonal wildland firefighters will co-join with the County-funded seasonal wildland firefighters to form a wildland module when wildland fires occur. 137 Town of Vail Page 2 To achieve this proposal VFES will utilize the existing staffing approved in the 2026 budget in a slightly different response configuration. Instead of daily staffing of a type 6 wildland fire engine the staff would be configured into two squads of 3-4 people in a pickup truck with firefighting tools. This reconfiguration would utilize one existing truck within the VFES fleet and would require the addition of a pickup truck. Eagle County has agreed to provide up to $70,000 for the purchase of the truck and the Town of Vail would be responsible for operating costs and on- going maintenance. While this truck will be an addition to the overall town fleet, by changing the configuration of the daily staffing from type 6 engines to pick-up trucks, there will be a reduction in operating expenses and extended life of the two type 6 engines that are currently in the town fleet as the type 6 fire engines are considerably more expensive to operate and replace than pickup trucks. To aid in rapidly standing up a new resource before the summer of 2026 Eagle County and Eagle River Fire Protection District approached the Town for assistance with conducting recruitment and pre-employment screening of seasonal wildland firefighters. Following the direction of the Town Manager the HR department has posted a joint recruitment process for seasonal firefighters. This joint recruitment will be used to fill openings in both VFES and Eagle River Fire Protection District. Eagle County has agreed to reimburse the Town up to $8000 in time and expenses for recruitment and pre-employment screening of up to 8 wildland firefighters which will be employed by Eagle River Fire. In addition to the support for expanding wildfire response throughout the county, the County has increased the funds available to support wildfire mitigation programs in the Vail area. Eagle County is committing up to $75,000 for the continued implementation of the Booth Creek Fuels project and up to $10,000 to support curbside chipping throughout the VFES response area. In total this represents a $30,000 increase in mitigation funding from 2025 levels. IV. Next Steps Staff recommend that Town Council review and approve the included First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Eagle County and the Town of Vail. 138 RESOLUTION NO. 3 Series of 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE TOWN OF VAIL PROVIDING FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF THE TOWN OF VAIL’S WILDLAND FIRE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Town and Eagle County entered into an intergovernmental agreement on or about October 28, 2025, wherein the County provided funding in support of the Town’s Wildland Fire Program, (the “IGA”); and WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire by this amend the IGA, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Amendment”), to increase the scope of work contemplated by the IGA and to increase the funding from Eagle County to complete the expanded scope of work. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Amendment, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney, and authorizes the Town Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the Town. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 3rd day of March 2026. _________________________ Barry Davis, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk 139 FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO | 1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (“First Amendment”) is effective as of ________________ by and between the TOWN OF VAIL, a Colorado home rule municipal corporation (hereinafter “Vail”) and EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “County”) (the foregoing may sometimes be referred to generically and individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties entered into an intergovernmental agreement effective the 28th day of October, 2025, wherein the County provided funding in support of Vail’s Wildland Fire Program, and each Party agreed to perform certain other duties in furtherance of the goals of said Program (the “Original Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement specified that such finding from the County would be in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Parties mutually desire by this First Amendment to expand the Scope of Work in Exhibit A to the Original Agreement, by attaching a new exhibit thereto, and increasing the compensation. FIRST AMENDMENT NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual rights and obligations as set forth below, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Original Agreement shall be amended to include additional activities and terms as described in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The compensation to Vail for the additional activities and terms set forth in Exhibit B shall not exceed $168,000 or a total maximum compensation under the Original Agreement and this First Amendment of $223,000. 3. Capitalized terms in this First Amendment will have the same meaning as in the Original Agreement. To the extent that the terms and provisions of the First Amendment conflict with, modify or supplement portions of the Original Agreement, the terms and provisions contained in this First Amendment shall govern and control the rights and obligations of the parties. 4. Except as expressly altered, modified and changed in this First Amendment, all terms and provisions of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects as of the date hereof. 140 FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO | 2 5. This First Amendment shall be binding on the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, successors, and assigns. 6. This First Amendment is authorized by paragraph 6.2 of the Original Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this First Amendment to the Original Agreement the day and year first above written. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: ______________________________ Tom Boyd, Chair Attest: By: _____________________________ Becky Close, Clerk to the Board TOWN OF VAIL By: _____________________________________ Russell Forrest, Town Manager Attest: By: _____________________________ Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk 141 Exhibit B: Scope of Work and Annual Work Plan for 2026 Vail agrees to implement the following items in the 2026 calendar year. County agrees to fund Activities A through D as set forth below in a total amount not to exceed $168,000. Upon completion of the agreed upon actions, Vail will submit a summary of activity and invoice to County. Activity A: Complete fuels reduction treatments identified and under agreement on USFS managed land in the Vail CWPP area. Eagle County Allocated Funding: Up to a maximum amount not to exceed $75,000. Activity B: Support for the Vail Community-wide Curbside Chipping program within the Vail Fire Service area. Eagle County Allocated Funding: 50% of total project costs up to a maximum amount not to exceed $10,000. Activity C: Eagle County will engage Vail Fire to assist in the completion of Real Fire assessments within the Vail Fire service area. County will provide administrative oversight, training and access to systems in support of these assessments, and Vail Fire will provide staffing to conduct the assessments. Activity D: Support for the Eagle County Shared Wildfire Suppression Module (2026 Pilot). The module will be staffed by a combination of seasonal and full-time staff funded by town of Vail, Eagle River Fire District and Eagle County. The module will serve as a county-wide resource to enhance wildfire suppression capacity, conduct fuels reduction, perform risk assessments, and deliver community education. When not assigned to active wildfire incidents, the module will focus on proactive risk-reduction work, including fuels mitigation projects, defensible space assessments, and community education efforts. Duration: One-year pilot program (2026 wildfire season). 142 Staffing: Vail will contribute existing staffing of the Vail Fire and Emergency Services Wildland Division as in-kind match towards the module operations. The Town of Vail will lead recruitment and candidate pre-employment screening of the seasonal staffing for the county- wide seasonal staffing. Equipment: Eagle County will provide up to $70,000 for the purchase and upfitting of a pickup truck for the use of Vail Wildland Division staff in the support of county-wide wildfire module. Up to $5,000 will be available for the purchase of equipment and PPE for wildfire module members. Activities: The module will serve as a county-wide resource to enhance wildfire response across Eagle County with the goal of keeping ignitions small so that they do not threaten communities; implement targeted fuels reduction projects in high-risk areas; conduct home ignition zone evaluations; and provide public education, outreach and property owner engagement. Reporting: Monthly activity reports submitted to Eagle County Emergency Management Wildfire Mitigation & Suppression Office, the Eagle County Wildfire Collaborative, and supporting agencies. End-of-season impact assessment including: Initial attack activities in Eagle County, acres treated for fuels reduction, number of risk assessments completed, community engagement metrics. Eagle County Allocated Funding: up to a maximum amount not to exceed $83,000. Item Cost Pre-employment screening (including physicals) $7,000 Vail Module Vehicle $70,000 Operational Equipment $5,000 TOV Admin for Recruitment $1000 Total Estimated Cost $83,000 143