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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Simone Larese, Owner of Blu Cow, expressed that the Blu Cow is not outdated nor replaceable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.
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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.
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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