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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 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
Dave Chapin
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jonathan Staufer
Members Absent: Sam Biszantz
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 0:00:13 on the High Five Media video.
Jason Boston, Chief Investigator of the Eagle County District Attorney’s Office, introduced
as a candidate for Eagle County Sheriff.
3. Any action as a result of Executive Session
There was none.
4. Appointments for Boards and Commissions
4.1 Art In Public Places (AIPP) Appointments
Staufer moved to appoint Ali Kelkenberg, Sharon Puczynski, and Lindsea Stowe to the Art In
Public Places Board; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0 Biszantz absent).
4.2 Design Review Board (DRB) Appointments
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Staufer moved to appoint Molly Egan, Rollie Kjesbo, and Rys Olsen to the Design Review
Board; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0 Biszantz absent).
5. Consent Agenda
Consent agenda began at timestamp 0:04:23 on the Hight Five Media video.
5.1 Resolution No. 6, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving a Mutual Interest
Agreement between the Town of Vail and the United States Forest Service (the "USFS")
Regarding the Utilization of Prescribed Fire Treatment on Town Land
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 6, Series of 2026.
5.2 Resolution No. 7, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement between the Town of Vail the State of Colorado, Colorado Department of
Parks and Wildlife, Regarding the Bighorn Sheep Winter Range Enhancement Project
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 7, Series of 2026.
Background: The purpose of this memorandum is to present for approval Resolution No. 7,
which establishes the partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Town of Vail for
the Bighorn Sheep Winter Range Enhancement Project (also known as the Booth Creek Fuels
Project).
5.3 Resolution No. 8, Series of 2026, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Adopting an
Updated Land Use Application Fee Schedule
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 8, Series of 2026.
Background: An update to Town’s Land Use Fee Schedule to contemplate amendments to
Reimbursement/Pass through Accounts fees and protocols.
5.4 Contract Award to A-1 Chipseal Co. for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with A-1 Chipseal Co. for the 2026 Slurry Seal project, in an amount not to exceed
$163,370.00.
Background: This contract is for this year's asphalt preventative maintenance project. Roads
included in this year's project are Arosa Dr, Davos Dr, Cortina Ln, Garmisch Dr, Chamonix Rd,
Chamonix Ln, St. Moritz Way, and Circle Dr.
5.5 Contract Award to A Peak Asphalt for On Call Asphalt Repair
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with A Peak Asphalt for On-Call Asphalt Repair, in an amount not to exceed
$125,000.00.
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Background: This contract is to provide asphalt roadway patching as directed by Town Staff as
needed throughout the Town of Vail.
Foley made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0
Biszantz absent).
6. Action Items
Discussion for Resolution No. 9, Series of 2026 began at timestamp 00:6:54 on the High Five
video.
6.1 Resolution No. 9, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving an Operating Agreement
with Vail Recreation District for Dobson Arena
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 9, Series of 2026.
Background: The purpose of this discussion is to recap the major deal points with the Vail
Recreation District (VRD) for the operations of Dobson Arena.
Foley moved to approve; Phillips seconded motion passed (6-0 Biszantz absent).
6.2 Permission to Proceed Tyrolean Project
Permission to proceed Tyrolean Project discussion began at timestamp 25:58 on the High Five
video.
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planning Manager
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny permission to proceed.
Background: The applicant, Tyrolean HOA, represented by Ric Fields, are requesting approval
for permission to rebuild the stairs from their building, located at 400 Vail Valley Drive, down to
the Gore Creek Path. The existing stairs are entirely on Town property, partly within Vail Valley
right-of-way, and partly on Town of Vail Stream Tract.
Langmaid made a motion to approve application with the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall
remove the landscape planters and walkway that extend on the town stream track south off
south and southeast corners of the applicant’s property, 2. No heating of the stairs shall be
permitted, 3. No lighting shall be added to the stairs in the stream track, and 4. There will be a
license agreement acceptable to the Town of Vail; Phillips seconded and motion passed 6-0.
(Biszantz was absent).
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There being no further business to come before the council, Foley made a motion to
adjourn the meeting; Staufer seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Attest: __________________________________
Barry Davis, Mayor
______________________________
Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk