HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. VEAC Minutes 09-12-2017 FINALVEAC Meeting – September 12, 2017 Page 1 of 3
Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC)
September 12, 2017
MEETING MINUTES
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Packet materials found here: http://bit.ly/2xSWFJt
VEAC Members Present:
Rayla Kundolf, Matt Ivy, Bob Boselli, Chris Romer, Brian Nolan, Mark Gordon, Alison
Wadey, Kim Newbury-Rediker, Sara Franke, Jean Alexander, Phil Metz, Mike Glass
Town of Vail Staff Present:
Laura Waniuk - Event Liaison Specialist, Kathleen Halloran – Finance Director, Patty
McKenny – Town Clerk
Others Present:
Erik Williams – Vail Valley Partnership, Ryan Kelsey – The Antlers
Air Update, Eagle Air Alliance – Chris Romer (30 minutes)
Please see full presentation for further details.
Romer reviewed the overall plan, available seats for Winter 2017-18. San Francisco and
Salt Lake City are two new flights for this upcoming winter. He also explained the
variance in seat changes YoY. Two big jumps are from Denver and Chicago, increase
on America Airlines and United Airlilnes. There are now 40,000 additional available
seats, with a total of 233,699 seats for the winter season. The increase to seats to/from
Denver is 50% of the YOY increase, with Chicago at a 28% increase from the prior
year’s available seats. There is also fall service through Dallas with a continuation, in
addition there will be spring service as well for 12 months of service. EGE Air Alliance is
a non-profit with funding provided by Eagle County, Town of Vail, other municipalities,
Vail Resorts and 60 other businesses. The second homeowner market correlates to
direct flights into EGE. Several communities have dedicated funding sources (tax
based) such as Telluride/Montrose, Steamboat, Crested Butte and Gunnison. Aspen
airport works on marketing partnerships, also have a funding mechanism through the
chamber. Pursuit of a ballot question for tax-based funding of the program is on hold
due to timing of airport terminal capital improvements and lackluster support from
citizens.
CareerWise Colorado Apprenticeship Program, VVP – Erik Williams (15 minutes)
Please see full presentation for further details.
There were 7 counties who applied and Eagle County was selected as the only rural
location in Colorado. Vocational Educational Training (“VET”) – need to replace trade
based workers in the next few years as Baby Boomers retire. The lack of skilled workers
locally and nationally is a big issue. The program focuses on juniors and seniors in high
school. Program will start with 3 schools and 4 businesses, including Vail Resorts,
Gallegos and Alpine Bank. There will be 15-20 of these apprentices starting the
program this year, with slow growth planned. CareerWise is currently administered by
the VVP, partnering with the school district and Youth365 will provide structure and
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support to the program to both apprentices and businesses throughout the entire
process. Cost to businesses to participate is $500 per student per year.
Financial Report - Kathleen Halloran (15 minutes)
Revenue Highlights
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, July collections are estimated to be up 3.6% from
last year. Year to date is down 1.4% from the prior year. RETT collections through
August 29 total $4,394,263 up 43.8% from this time last year.
Summary
Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $41.6 million is up 2.4% from the amended
budget and down 1.4% from prior year. Variances from prior year are the result of
decreases in sales tax and construction fees.
Town Manager’s Report - Patty McKenny (20 minutes)
Town Mangaer
Greg Clifton, new Vail town manager, will attend the next VEAC meeting and there will
be a community reception as well.
November Election
There are 10 people on the ballot and a broadband issue.
Roundabout/Underpass
Wrapping up in October, plan a community celebration and maybe a naming contest.
East Vail Rezoning
It’s tentatively on the calendar for Council on September 19. Vail Resorts will be
presenting. There will be a public hearing.
Legislation
There is a plan for drafting Legislation for Short Term Rentals and Ski Storage. The plan
is to encourage compliance for the Ski Storage; it needs to be clarification to address
enforcement issues.
Development
Marriott will most likely come back to Council in October. Doubletree and Hotel Talisa
are still under construction and plan to be online for ski season.
Budget
In progress, with a first draft to be presented on 9/16 and ordinance readings in October
prior to the election.
Other
October 19 - Vail Town Council Candidate Forum Sponsored by Vail Chamber
Workforce housing coalition through the VVP, if interested email Erik Williams or
Chris Romer to be added to the email distribution list.
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Vail Rec District Board voted to approve a mail in ballot for property tax for
capital expenditures and purposes. To continue what VRD has been collecting
for the Dobson bonds and an additional mil to be levied. Mike Ortiz will present
with more details to the VEAC for the October meeting.
Citizen Input (5 minutes) – N/A
Other Business (5 minutes)
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
8:00 -10:00 AM, Antlers Lodge