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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4:00 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
Samantha Biszantz
Dave Chapin
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jonathan Staufer
Members absent: Reid Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem
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. Proclamation
Council read Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2026 into the record at timestamp 00:00:21 on the
High Five video
2.1 Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2026 National Donate Life Month
Presenter(s): Barry Davis, Mayor
Read proclamation into the record.
Background: April is National Donate Life Month. The goal is to raise awareness about organ,
eye, and tissue donations, encourage Americans to register as donors and honor those that
have saved and healed lives through the gift of donation.
3. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
There was none.
4. Public Participation
Public participation began at time stamp 00:02:35 on the High Five video.
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Tim McMahon, Avon resident, asked about the breakdown of camera speeding tickets issued by
rental plates vs. local plates and inquired why the Solaris clock was 15 minutes off.
Stephen Connelly, Vail resident, asked about changing town codes to not allow for new
landscaping sprinkler systems due to the season’s lack of snow and brought up concerns
regarding why the town’s recycling was trucked to Denver, why restaurants were still allowed to
use plastic bags and why idling laws were not enforced.
5. Appointments for Boards and Commissions
Appointments for Boards and Commissions began at timestamp 00:07:04 on the High Five
video.
5.1 Building Fire Code and Appeals Board (BFCAB) Appointments
Staufer made a motion to reappoint Brandon Chalk, Rollie Kjesbo, Mark Muller and Steven
Loftus to service on the BFCAB for a two-year term, ending March 31, 2028; Foley seconded;
motion passed (6-0).
5.2 Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Appointments
Staufer made a motion to approve Bill Jensen, Kathryn Middleton, John Rediker and Lauren
Wallace to service on the PEC for a two-year term, ending on March 31, 2028; Foley seconded;
motion passed (6-0).
6. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda began at time stamp 00:08:04 on the High Five evening video.
6.1 March 3, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes
Foley made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.2 March 17, 2026 TC Meeting Minutes
Foley made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (5-0 Biszantz abstained due
to being absent from the March 17 meeting).
6.3 Resolution No. 10, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving an Amended Operating
Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marketing District, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 10, Series of 2026.
Background: The Vail Local Marketing District requests approval or approval with changes to
the proposed supplemental budget, which will be increasing expenditures.
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Foley made a motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.4 Resolution No. 11, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving A State of Colorado
Subaward Agreement between the Town of Vail and the Colorado Department of
Transportation to Receive Funding for Capital, Planning, and Operating Assistance to
Support Public Transporation
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 11, Series of 2026.
Background: The Town and the Colorado Department of Transportation wish to enter into an
agreement for the purpose of providing grant funding for capital, planning, and operating
assistance to support public transportation.
Foley made motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.5 Resolution No. 12, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving a Revocable License
Agreement between the Town of Vail and the United States Geological Survey Regarding
Installation of a Stream Gage at Bighorn
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 12, Series of 2026.
Background: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has requested to install and
maintain a stream gage monitoring station in Gore Creek at Bighorn Park. The proposed
location is just upstream from the private pedestrian bridge across Gore Creek to the Gore
Creek Meadows condominiums. The stream gage is to be in place for a 10 year period.
Foley made motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.7 Contract Award to Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, Inc for 10th Mountain
Division Memorial Landscape Renewal
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, Inc for the 10th Mountain Division
Memorial Landscape Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $134,262.74.
Background: The purpose of this item is to request that the Town Council approve a contract
award to Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, Inc. for landscape, irrigation, and stonework at
the 10th Mountain Memorial adjacent to the covered bridge.
Foley made motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.8 Contract Award to Schofield Excavation for 2026 Vail Overlay
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract, in a form approved by the Town Attorney,
with Schofield Excavation for 2026 Vail Overlay, in an amount not to exceed $287,300.00.
Background: This contract is for the 2026 asphalt road resurfacing project. An asphalt mill and
overlay will be performed on Westhaven Dr, Westhaven Circle, and Greenhill Court.
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Foley made motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
6.9 Contract Award to Structural Preservation Systems, LLC for Structural Repairs in
Lionshead and Vail Village Parking Structures
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, with Preservation Systems, LLC for Structural Repairs in Lionshead and Vail Village
Parking Structures, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.
Background: The purpose of this item is to award a 2026 contract to Structural Preservation
Systems, LLC to perform construction services for structural repairs to the Lionshead and Vail
Village parking structures.
Foley made motion to approve; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
Discussion for the Contact Award to GH Daniels began at timestamp 00:11:52 on the High Five
video.
6.6 Award to GH Daniels III and Associates for Vail Art Studio North Lawn Landscape
Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with GH
Daniels III and Associates for the Vail Art Studio North Lawn Landscape, in an amount not to
exceed $115,000.00.
Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to request the Town Council award a contract
to GH Daniels III and Associates for the installation of landscape improvements at the Vail Art
Studio in Ford Park.
Chapin made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (5-1 Staufer opposed).
7. Presentations/Discussion
Discussion for Recommendations on Summer Parking Fees began at timestamp 00:15:34 on
the High Five video.
7.1 Recommendations on Summer Parking Fees
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation, and Stephanie
Kashiwa, Parking Supervisor
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Background: The purpose of this item is to provide Town Council the Parking and Mobility Task
Force recommendation for Summer 2026 Parking Program and request Town Council approve
the recommended elements of the Summer 2026 Parking Program.
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Chapin made a motion to approve the summer 2026 parking program recommended by the
Parking and Mobility Task Force; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
8. Action Items
Discussion for Permission to Proceed began at timestamp 00:29:16 on the High Five video.
8.1 Permission to Proceed Vails Trails East
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planning Manager
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny permission to proceed for Vails Trails East.
Background: The applicant, Vail Trails East HOA, represented by Ceres+ Landscape
Architecture, is requesting approval for permission to update the landscaping in the adjacent
Tract A parcel between Vail Trails East and Texas Townhomes. Tract A is part of the Town of
Vail Stream Tract.
Public comment was called at 00:35:28 on the High Five video.
Public comment ended at 00:38:56 on the High Five video.
Foley made a motion to approve with an amendment for a landscape bond to ensure the
bioswale works; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0).
Discussion of Resolution No.13, Series of 2026 began at timestamp 00:44:55 on the High Five
video.
8.2 Resolution No. 13, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving a Temporary Construction
Easement between the Town of Vail and the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to
the Allow for the Staging of Construction Materials on Town Owned Property (7:00pm)
Presenter(s): Chad Salli, Town Engineer
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 11, Series of 2026.
Background: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is planning on replacing water lines that
run along the back lot lines in the Matterhorn subdivision with a new water main in Geneva
Drive.
Public comment was called.
There was none.
Stuafer made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0).
Discussion for first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2026 began at timestamp 00:49:43 on
the High Five video.
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8.3 Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2026, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of
Title 7 of the Vail Town Code, Concerning Waste and Recycling Collection Vehicles in
Certain Pedestrian Mall Areas
Presenter(s): Deputy Chief Matt Westenfelder, Vail Police Department
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2026 upon first reading
Background: This item proposes to reduce pollution, congestion, noise and related health
concerns created by waste and recycling collection vehicles in the Bridge Street portion of the
Town's pedestrian mall area.
Staufer made a motion to table; Foley seconded; motion passed (6-0).
Discussion for first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2026 began at timestamp 01:03:37 on
the High Five video.
8.4 Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2026, First Reading, An Ordinance Making Budget
Adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Internal Employee
Housing Rental Fund, Timber Ridge Fund, Health Insurance Fund, and Dispatch Services
Fund of the 2026 Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Said
Adjustments as Set Forth Herin; and Setting Forth Details in Regards Thereto
Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director and Jake Shipe, Budget Analyst
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2026 upon first
reading.
Public comment was called.
There was none.
Staufer made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Foley made a motion to
adjourn the meeting; Staufer seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:11pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Attest: __________________________________
Barry Davis, Mayor
______________________________
Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk