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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO.1 SERIES OF f994 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PUBLIC PLACE WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL FOR THE POSTING QF NOTICE FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, DESIGN_REVIEW BOARD, AND OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORRIES OF THE TOWN OF PAIL. WHEREAS, Section 246-402(c}, C.R.S., as amended provides that local public bodies mus# give full and timely notice tv the public of any meetings at which the adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs at which a majority or quorum of the body is in attendance, or !s expected to be In attendance; and WHEREAS, in addition to any other means of full and timely notice, the statute provides that a local public body shaft be deemed to have given full and timely notice if notice of the meeting is posted in a designated public place within the boundaries of the local public body no less than twenty-four {24} hours prior to the holding of the meeting; and WHEREAS, the statute further provides #hat the public place or places far posting of such notice shall be designated annually at the local body's first regular meeting of each calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vaff now wishes to designate a public place within its boundaries for the posting of such full and ~mely notiaa to the public for meetings of the Town Council, the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board, and other boards, committees, and authori#ies of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: f . The Town Councit hereby designates the bulletin boards at the east and west entrances of the Town of Vail Municipal Offices as the public places for the posting of full and timely notice #o the public as provided far in 24fi-402{1){c), C.R.S., as amended. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 1994. ~~ Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST; Holly f.. McCutcheon, Tawn Clerk C,iRESOLU94.1 RMOlution No. 1, Syria of 1084 RESOLUnoN No. ~ SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO YAiL.VALI.EY CONSOLIDATED WATER Dli ~ r~ICT Tp PROCEED WITH INSTALLING TWO {2} 12" WATER MAINS IN THE VICINITY OF DOWD JUNCTION AND I-T0. WHEREAS, Section i2.04.230(B} requires approval of the Town Council for any street opening, excavation, or pavement cut after Dumber 15; and WHEREAS, Vail Valley Consolidated Water District, and their representing contractor, are proceeding to install two {2} 12' w~l~~ mains in the vicinity of Dowd Junction and I-70; and WHEREAS, Vail Valley Consolldated Water District will provide legal descriptions for the timely recording of easements for the water mains. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That a permit shall be issued for Vail Valley Water District, and their representing contractor, to proceed with installing two {2} i2" water mains in the vicinity of Dowd Junction and I-70 pursuant to and meeting all requirements of Chapter 12.04 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. 2. That the Town Council hereby #inds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vaii and the inhabitants thereof. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 1994. ,~,~ ~ C~~ Marg # A. Ostertoss, Mayaf~ ATTEST: Holly I_. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOl.UW2 RpoMitian No. 2. Series of 1Y94 RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO PURCHASE, SELL, RESELL, TO OR FROM MERRILL LYNCH; AND SETTING 1=0RTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to give certain employees of the Town trading authorization to deal with Merrill Lynch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. Steve Thompson, Finance Director or his successor, Christine Anderson, Controller ar her successor, and Judy Papeck, Accounting Technician or her successor, are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the Town of Vail, to purchase, sell, resell, to or from Merrill Lynch any and all forms of investment instruments, allowed under the Town of Vail's investment policy. 2. Any action taken by one of the above named employees of the Town shall be deemed proper in connection with any transaction with Merril! Lynch, and Merrill Lynch may deal with any and all of them as though it were dealing with the Town directly. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 1994. Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Gf ~L~ • `7!"7n f Holl' L. McCutcheon Town Clerk Y , C:WESOLU94.3 Resolution No. 3, Series of 1984 ,r' .~.,. --. RESOLUTION N0.4 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO PURCHASE, SELL, RESELL, TO OR FROM UNITED DANIELS SECURITIES; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to give certain employees of the Town trading authorization 'to deal with United Daniels Securities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. Steve Thompson, Finance Director or his successor, Christine Anderson, Controller or her successor, and Judy Popeck, Accounting Technician or her successor, are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the Town of Vail, to purchase, sell, resell, to ar from United Daniels Securities any and all forms of investment instruments, allowed under the Town of Veil's investment policy. 2. Any action taken by one of the above named employees of the Town shall be deemed proper in connection with any transaction with United Daniels Securities, and United Daniels Securities may deal with any and all of them as though it were dealing with the Town directly. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 1994. r a~ Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU94.4 Resolution No. 4, Series of 1994 RESOLUTION NO.S SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 1994 TOWN OF VAIL PUBLIC WORKSITRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has developed a Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan far the purpose of outlining the Public Works/Transportation needs of the Town of Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resoived by the Tawn Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that: 1. The Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. 2. The Town Manager and the Town staff are hereby authorized to take ail actions necessary to implement the 1994 Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this i st day of February, 1994. ~~1~~ Q Margare~A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: P Holly . McCu#cheon, Town Clerk C:SRfSOLU94.5 Resolution No. 5, Series of 1994 ~r ;~ >~.• .~. 5• Y . J Tour of vniL Y E~C~I~~t ~gT ~5TEg P Sp~RTA~ON FAC~'I'L~ ptJBI.I w~R~T ~ ~F V~L I C V~~ Colorado 1 ~ by: Niorte ~,~Gliitects 1 I~j-'DC ~ultants~~e. meet ~a~te 1 99~ tan°a'~y 1 ~~ 1 EXECUTIVE SiTM11ZARY MASTER PLAN REPORT ' PUBLIC WORKS Y nANSPORTATION FACILrt ~' TOWN OF VAIL Vail, Colorado ' prepared by: Morter Architects RNL Design Fleet Maintenance Consultants, Inc. ' January 1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................... 1 Methodology ........................................................................................ 1 Existing Conditions ................................................................................ 3 Space Needs ........................................................................................ 5 Recommended Master Plan ....................................................................... 8 Project Phasing and Budget .....................................................................16 Appendices Staff Memo to Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 10, 1994 Meeting Minutes of Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 10, 1994 1 ~u' u i 1 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN Ili 1 xODUCTION In the Spring of 1993, the Town of Vail contracted with Morter Architects, in association with RNL Design and Fleet Maintenance Consultants to complete a space needs analysis and master plan for the Department of Public Works/Transportation Administration and Maintenance Complex. The facility currently houses Streets and Roads, Fleet Maintenance, Parks, Carpentry, Electrical, Administration and much of the Transportation Divisions. The Public Works Transportation Complex has been serving the Town of Vail since its construction in 1979, based on a programming study completed in 1976. The existing facilities were planned fora 10 to 15 year horizon, which has elapsed. The purpose of this study was to determine the current and future needs of the department, and develop a master plan to meet the identified needs for the next 10 to 20 years. METHODOI,C3GY The study was completed in several phases. First, the existing Administration and Maintenance Buildings were analyzed with regard to adequacy of the architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems. Beaudin Ganze Consulting Engineers assisted in the evaluations. A site tour and series of interviews followed to determine current and future space needs. Normal operations were viewed to assess the adequacy and/or deficiencies of the existing facilities in meeting current needs. A space needs program and design criteria were developed from the data collected, and reviewed with members of the department. The second phase of the project was analysis of the site opportunities and constraints, followed by alternative master plan studies and development of the recommended master plan included in this report. Most of the work was accomplished during an "On-Site Design Session" held at the Public Works/Transportation Complex July 12- 15, 1993. The Design Team spent four days brainstorming, designing, drawing and refining master plan concepts, with daily reviews with Town of Vail employees at all levels. Public Works department heads, supervisors, mechanics, equipment operators, bus drivers, etc. provided input on the plans, as did members of other departments including Police, Fire and Community Development. Subsequent review comments by the Public Works Department have further refined the program and plan. 1 1 As the project continues to unfold over the next several years there will be on-going interface with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and the Design Review Board (DRB). Since the project site is zoned "Public Use" all work that is proposed to take place at the site will require a conditional use permit which will require approval of both the PEC and DRB. In addition, any proposal changes or updates to the master plan will also require PEC and Town Council approval. As of this writing, a civil engineering study of the site is currently underway to access and analyze the site drainage, debris flow mitigation and site grading. The study is addressing many of the environmental concerns expressed at the January 10, 1994 Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. The results of the study will be incorporated into the final Master Plan Report. In addition to this current work a geotechnical analysis has also been completed. r; 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS The Vail Public Works/Transportation Department currently operates from several sites within the town. Most facilities are located at the Public Works Complex north of Interstate 70 between the east and main Vail interchanges. Some Transportation offices and bus operations (driver changes, etc.) are located at the Vail Transportation Center south of I-70 just east of the main Vail interchange. The Old Town shop (former location of the Public Works operations) is used for storage of electrical supplies, Iight poles, street signs, fire equipment, trailers and other equipment/material. This study focuses on the expansion and improvement of the main facility. While the Transportation Center will continue to be used as a satellite facility for bus operations, it is anticipated the Old Town Shop site will be needed for future expansion of the Vail Wastewater Department and will not be available for use by Public Works on a long t term basis. The proposed program and master plan consolidates the activities from the Old Town Shop to the main Public Works Complex. The Town of Vail owns approximately 17 acres of land at the Public Works Complex, and leases an adjacent parcel on the west for snow storage. Currently, the utilized area of the site is approximately 7.7 acres; 6.5 acres consumed by buildings, parking and circulation, while 1.2 acres at the west side of the site begin the snow melt area. There are currently three main buildings (Administration, Maintenance/Bus Barn, and Bus i Wash) plus numerous small storage buildings and trailers. Parking and circulation generally occur along the south side of the site. The north side of the site is used for materials storage, staging, the Police Impound Lot and CDL training course. The Town of Vail has grown and changed significantly since Public Works moved to ' its current location, and the site and facilities are in need of improvements to operate efficiently. Safety regulations regarding shop and working environments, fuel types and storage, etc. have also become stricter. Divisions such as Parks continue to expand as the Town of Vail creates more parks and increases planting areas, as does the complexity of the snow plowing operation as the town becomes denser. As ' environmental laws become more stringent it is also important for the Town to upgrade many of its facilities for storing and handling hazardous materials including fuels, paints, solvents, pesticides, etc. Following are some of the existing deficiencies which should be corrected. Site Issues Improve site security and lighting Upgrade existing fuel tanks to meet regulations Organize and protect materials and implements stored outside Improve vehicular circulation to avoid disruption of traffic flow by cueing Improve site access -under and onto highway i Minimize visibility impacts (grading, construction, buildings, lighting) Improve landscaping (Town of Vail landscape study) ~ Buildine Issues Improve ventilation and lighting in work areas Provide adequate space for offices, shops, crew areas and storage Provide designated space for large crew and safety meetings Expand bus facilities (garage, work bays, fueling) to accommodate longer buses ~' Improve durability of exterior materials (governed by Town of Vail zoning ordinances) Health and Safetv Issues Improve the Welding Shop -increase size and ventilation Upgrade Fleet Maintenance pit to meet regulations Upgrade waste oil and hazardous material storage and handling to meet regulations Improve separation between shops and office/crew areas -noise and ventilation Mechanical and Electrical Issues Upgrade the Administration Building Heating Correct code violations in the main electrical services Correct code deficiencies in the maintenance shops O_nerational Issues Provide common loading dock and staging area for deliveries Provide sufficient space for efficient operationlmaintenance areas, storage Consolidate manager and engineer offices in the Administration Building Consolidate bus driver areas with the bus barn 1 1 ~ ° 1 SPACE NEEDS The programming phase of this study identified a need for additional space at the +~ Public Works/Transportation Complex. The net increase required is approximately 2.5 acres, including activities consolidated from the Old Town Shop. Shop/Maintenance areas and enclosed storage make up the greatest percentage of increase, totaling approximately 48,000 square feet of space. Additional office and administrative support areas account for 4500 square feet required over the next ten years. The total additional building area required is approximately 52,000 square feet. Covered storage and parking areas also need to be enlarged by 11,500 square feet. This is caused mostly by the need to increase efficiency and reduce wear on equipment, vehicles and materials left exposed to the harsh weather season after season. Very little of the increase is caused by growth in equipment or vehicle inventories. To provide access to covered parking and storage areas, reduce congestion on the south side of the Maintenance Building and maintain a safe, organized traffic flow, the area dedicated to site circulation must also increase significantly. The justification for space increases are easy to see by observing daily operations. It is ' difficult to check and service buses in the garage because there is only about three feet between the back of one bus and the front of the next. Space at the end of maintenance bays in the Fleet and Streets shops is utilized for equipment storage, welding and ', equipment repair, tool cribs and locker areas, reducing the depth available for parking and servicing large vehicles. The carpentry shop equipment is all on wheels because there is not enough space to leave equipment set up for operation. Time consuming trips to purchase supplies are common because a lack of wood storage space. The electrical division currently stores most of its materials and does some of its work at the Old Town Shop due to lack of space in the Maintenance Building. A summary of the Public WorkslTransportation program is included on the next two pages. Existing and proposed future azeas are identified for each division and space type. 1 TOWN OF VAIL SPACE NEEDS PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MASTER PLAN I Existing Space Name ~ Qty ~ Area (s.f.) SUMMARY Office Areas Administration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division Parks/Landscaping Division Facility Maintenance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle Total All Office Areas Office/Shop Areas Administration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division Parks/Landscaping Division Facility Maintenance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle Total All Office/Shop Areas Enclosed Heated Areas Admutistration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division ParkslLandscaping Division Facility Maintenance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle Total All Enclosed Heated Areas 2,367 0 353 2,720 12,366 732 780 1,735 1,343 0 2,266 600 19,822 16,299 1,485 8,420 0 288 2,200 0 500 29,192 Remarks ~~~~ ~ I Area cs-f•) 6,005 1,280 0 7,285 23,270 1,740 1,620 4,515 3,140 1,680 2,630 2, l 80 40,775 25,416 0 15,940 210 1,260 2,100 l,a7o 500 46, 896 Remarks 6 TOWN OF VAIL SPACE NEEDS PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MASTER PLAN Existing Space Name ~ Qty ~ Area (s.f.) SUMMARY (cont.] Enclosed Unheated Areas Administration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division Parks/Landscaping Division Facility Maintcnance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle 'Total All Enclosed Unheated Areas Covered Areas Administration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division Parks/Landscaping Division Facility Maintenance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle Total All Covered Areas Exterior Areas Administration Division Transportation/Parking Division Fleet Maintenance Division Streets and Roads Division Electrical Division Carpentry Division Parks/Landscaping Division Facility Maintenance Division Common Areas Police Department Fire Department We-Recycle Total All Exterior Areas -I 570 195 765 ~ 1,600 4,342 0 200 0 300 6,442 2>000 2,400 46,070 1,600 2,700 3,200 72,540 14,700 2,640 ]47,850 Remarks Program Qty I Area (s.f.) 1,890 210 2,100 2 000 8,675 400 2,200 ' 4,470 250 17,995 2,400 2,800 31,652 2,700 1,500 5,440 85,434 18,700 ~ 4,740 ~ 155,366 Remarks 7 RECOMMENDED MASTER PLAN The recommended site master plan reuses and expands the existing site and buildings. To provide additional area for buildings, parking and storage, it is proposed to enlarge the usable site area from 7.7 acres to 10.2 acres, a net increase of 2.5 acres. The berm and landscape screening on the south edge of the site will be retained. All expansion will occur by carving into the hillside north of the existing facilities. The north edge of the usable site area will be moved from 25 to 100 feet north of the Maintenance/Bus Barn Building, averaging approximately 60 feet. A combination of storage building and retaining walls will line the north site edge, with some regrading required beyond the retaining structures. Site sections are included showing the proposed reconfiguration of the north site edge. A civil engineering study is currently underway to study the regrading issues in greater detail. Within the expanded site, additions are proposed on the west side of the Administrative Building and on the east, north and west sides of the Maintenance/Bus Barn Building. The existing fuel islands, tank farms and bus wash facilities are removed and replaced with new facilities on the east side of the bus barn. The expansion to the north of the existing shops provides additional shop and maintenance areas, and additional depth in _ the bus garage will accommodate longer buses. Most of the proposed development will not be visible beyond the site boundaries. The Maintenance/Bus Barn Building addition and new covered parking and storage areas will be hidden by the existing building. The addition to the Administrative Building may be visible from the east, and the proposed employee house at the east end of the site will probably be visible over the berm. The greenhouse, nursery, covered cinder storage and construction debris staging will be somewhat visible beyond the west end of the existing berm. While some changes will be visible on the site during various construction phases, no objectionable long term visual impacts are expected from the proposed site development. In addition to rovidin im roved facilities for Public Works/Trans ortation P g P P operations, the master plan provides additional and/or enhanced amenities for the Town of Vail. The following services will be accommodated on the expanded site: Cinder recycling Christmas tree chipping and recycling as landscape mulch Improved oil/water separation and hazardous waste handling Alternative fuels facilities for town vehicles Enhanced landscaping along the existing south berm Affordable employee housing units 1 8 1 As part of the Master Plan there are many environmental issues which will need to be addressed including the storage and handling of hazardous materials which are commonly found at a complex such as this. At the present time there are four divisions that generate or use hazardous materials -Fleet Maintenance, Carpentry, Parks and Streets. The typical hazardous materials found at the site include fuel, waste oil, paints, thinners, solvents, cleaners, battery acid, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, etc. In each case, the storage, handling and disposal of these materials is currently handled somewhat differently. Some materials are stored in barrels and held on site, some are stored for only one or two months and then hauled away to a disposal site and some materials are handled and hauled away by a private contractor. Improvements, both in the area of secondary containment systems and in operating procedures will be required and will need to be addressed as part of the proposed improvements at the site. Finally, it should be noted that the effects of establishing a regional transportation network were also discussed as they relate to the Public Works/Transportation Complex. 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The phasing is required to keep the site operational and due to funding constraints. Expansion of the site to the north must be accomplished first to provide space for the other site improvements. Other development can occur based on the priority of space needs and available funding. Construction of the covered parking and storage areas along the north edge of the space will provide space for staging during renovation and expansion of the shops facilities. The Bus Barn expansion needs to precede purchase of longer buses, and replacement of the fueling facilities and tank farm is linked to government regulations and expiration of the Town of Vail's current fuel supply contract. The expansion and renovation of the Administrative Building can occur whenever funding is available, as can the development of employee parking. A proposed phasing plan follows with a respective conceptual cost estimate for budgeting. Phase I -Site Expansion. Site Utility Upgrades and Environmental Concerns, A. Retaining Walls and Excavation B. Sitework including paving, utilities, landscape C. Upgrade electrical transformers, feeders, service D. Construct Employee Housing (Alternate Phase II) E. Prepare water quality control report F. Prepare hazard mitigation report G. Prepare hazardous materials/waste storage report H. Prepare drainage mitigation report Phase II -North Buildines and Covered Storage A. Streets Heated Storage B. Covered Streets Building C. Welding Shop and Chassis Wash Bay D. Cinder Storage E. Parks Storage Phase III -Central Maintenance Building Exp_ ansion and Remodel A. Fleet Maintenance B. Public Works Shops C. Covered Storage D. Greenhouse 16 Phase IV -Transportation Expansion and Remodel ~_ A. Transportation Building B. Remove Existing Fueling and Wash C. New Fuel/Wash Facilities Phase V -Administration Remodel. Expansion and Parking A. Administration Building B. Sitework and Parking Area The following budget costs were estimated for each project phase from the master plan and conceptual building plans developed at the on-site. The project development costs are estimated in 1993 dollars and will need to be adjusted based on the timing of each project and future rates of inflation in construction costs. Phase I Site Expansion, Site Utility Upgrades and $1,936,000 Environmental Concerns Phase II North Buildings and Covered Storage 1,936,000 Phase III Central Maintenance Building Expansion and Remodel 2,547,000 Phase IV Transportation Expansion and Remodel 1,280,300 _ Phase V Administration Remodel, Expansion and Parking 698,300 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $7, 810, 800 ., ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 10, 1994 SUBJECT: A request for an approval of the master plan to allow for an expansion and renovation of the Town of Vail Public Works site located at 1308 Vail Valley Drive/an unplatted parcel north of the I-70 right-of-way, located immediately north of Vail Village 8th Filing. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Andy Knudtsen I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, ' n of Vail has hired consultants to provide a master plan for the Public Works facility. The Tow The plan anticipates the needs of the public works facility for the next ten to twenty years. It ' is based on a thorough analysis of current personnel needs, future personnel needs, and the facilities required for day to day operations. The plan calls for approximately 4,500 square feet of additional office area and 48,000 square feet of interior shop/maintenance area. The ' total additional building area called for by the master plan is approximately 52,000 square feet. These expansions require a net increase in site area of 2.5 acres. All of this expansion will occur by excavating into the hillside north of the existing facilities. The north edge of the ' useable site area will be shifted approximately 25 to 100 feet north behind the existing maintenance/bus barn building. One of the goals of the designers of the site plan is to ensure that the additions, the parking areas, and storage areas be hidden by the existing building or the existing berms. It is noted in the executive summary that the addition to the administration building may be visible from the east, and the proposed employee housing at the east end of the site will probably be visible over the berm. Another significant component of the master plan is the creation of an on-ramp onto I-70 westbound. With the addition of the interstate access, the congestion in the current tunnel-access should be alleviated. Copies of the executive summary as well as the complete master plan are attached for the PEC's review. ' II. ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION, Below is the list of the planning concerns after review of the document. 1, We believe that a section should be added to the master plan identifying the process to be used for development of the site. This section should document the planning process used for each specific component of the master p{an. It will be important to note that all improvements are allowed only as a conditional use, and will require conditional use approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). In some cases, variances may be needed, 1 and those also must be approved by the PEC. During the PEC review, it will be important to note that significant changes to the master plan may be required once detailed drawings have been completed for specific components. 2. One of the most significant concerns of the planning staff relates to water quality. Because the Public Works facility includes facilities such as gas tanks, paint booths, bus washing and parking lots, there is potential for environmental pollutants to affect this site. Planning staff recommends that a water quality analysis be done and mitigation improvements be installed to insure that ground water will not carry pollutants from this site. 3. Staff believes that at the time of specific conditional use reviews, the section drawings provided in the master plan should be expanded to indicate the interstate and residential areas. At that time, it should be verified that the proposed improvements do not create highly visible site disturbance or visual imn~r+~ 4. The parking area by the Administration Building is shown to ascend the slope and may create scarring. Staff believes that parking'in this area may need to be relocated, if the cut and fill required and visual impacts to neighbors to the south are too great. 5. Hazard evaluation must be done for each component and it is strongly recommended that internal mitigation be provided. Alternatives to internal mitigation may be considered if site and visual impacts are minimal. 6. Staff understands that the employee housing was to be done as Phase VI, which would be the last phase. Staff recommends that this be shifted up into one of the first two phases. Phase I as housing is a critical need of the community. The number of employee units may also be increased upon further design work. 7. Staff believes all site lighting should be fully cut-off. In the case any light fixtures are selected which are not fully cut-off, they shall conform to the recently adopted lighting ordinance (Section 18.54.050 (J)). III. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMENTS Environmental Health asks that the following design issues be addressed in the Public Works Master Plan. 1. We would strongly recommend that secondary containment be provided for both hazardous materials storage and hazardous or special wastes. Secondary containment is intended to catch spills that might occur. Containment must be large enough to hold the total volume of hazardous waste stored. 2. All above ground tanks for hazardous waste or materials (e.g., oil, gas, solvent) should have automatic shut off valves which would prevent overflows of L containers. Also, all above ground tanks should have adequate guarding to prevent rupture in the event a vehicle would hit the tanks. 3. Public Works may be a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (40 C.F.R 261.5) producing less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) a month. If Public Works produces between 100 and 1000 kilograms of waste per month than they may store 1,000 kilograms (13,200 pounds) for up to 180 days with out a permit. If the waste is to be shipped over 200 miles the waste may be stored for up to 270 days. If public works produces less than 100 kilograms/month they are exempt from RCRA but can not accumulate over 1,000 kilograms at any time. Public Works needs to quantify the type and amount of hazardous waste generated to determine the necessary facilities and disposal requirements for their facility. 4. Drainage from the site should be mitigated through a detention pond or facility ,~.~ ~.~;,...,..,. ,.~„~.i ..,,i.i„ .t t.. ,.~.,,-.. 4.~t.,r Ft,~r.hn.7 ;nip fhn (`nrn !`rnnls ("7~,n off from roads, residential, and commercial areas does negatively affect water quality in the Gore. Providing a grassy detention area or an engineered catch basin or a sediment retention system is necessary to reduce nonpoint source impact from the Public Works facility. IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the PEC approve this master plan, with the understandings outlined above. If these concerns are incorporated into the master plan, staff believes that it should be approved. c:\peclmomos\pubwks.110 3 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ' January 10, 1994 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Greg Amsden Kristan Pritz Bill Anderson Mike Mollica Jeff Bowen ~ Andy Knudtsen Diana Donovan - Jim Curnutte Kathy Langenwalter Randy Stouder Allison Lassoe Dalton Williams 'ana Donavan stated that this was not the correct location for the helipad and that thi roposal had been reviewed by the PEC within the last twelve years. She sat ' that t location added significant traffic concerns. She said that the valley at t ' site location as narrow and steep and that this seems to amplify the noise of the helicopters at pass through the Valley. She. is concerned that the Town uncil did not previous) aster plan the municipal complex which would have bee he best ' location for the lipad. Diana feels that Town Council should come with a solution to this issue. Dian believes that the current site is workable as op sed to moving ' the helipad into a res ential area. Bill Anderson asked what average stop for a helicopter i and why the current ' helipad site is not suitable. also inquired what the pr osed path a helicopter would take out of Ford Park wo be and whether thi ath would go directly over the tennis courts. ' nt-.I. rl,,.,,., ,.}..1.,..I tl..,i ,..- .., .,.,... Je, 6. .,i:,. ._x.,....t ... ,. [.,...',.'+...,...:..~-,F,-,~~. +,,,nr},. +n h,.r~n+,. five minutes. He said that the current heli is not large enough to accommodate the larger helicopters that are now being use added that the off-ramp for I-70 presents problems far the current helip site. 'ck stated that the path a helicopter takes depends upon the direction of a wind. ' Bill Anderson stated that hew not opposed to removi parking spaces from Ford Park but was concerned tha uring the spring and summe months, Ford Park is heavily used and that its ms .inappropriate to have a helico er coming and going ' from this area. He wo ered whether a helipad could be locate on top of the new police addition when ' is completed. He felt that further considera ' n should also be given to the existi site. Greg Amsde stated that the existing site should be looked at and that it c Id possibly b expanded and renovated. He said that the Ford Park site could a ' tempor solution (up to two years). Mi Halpert asked that should the Ford Park site be selected that Town staff look in ether an impact statement is required. - - 7. A request for an approval of the master plan to allow for an expansion and renovation t of the TAWn of Vait Public Works site located at 1309 Vail Valley Drive/an unplatted parcel north of the I-70 right-of-way, located immediately north of Vail Village 8th Filing. ' Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Andy Knudtsen Andy Knudtsen made a presentation per the staff memo. He said that the master plan ' calls for approximately 52,000 square feet of additional floor area. He also summarized the issues for the PEC to consider in reviewing this request and environmental health comments. He stated that staff is recommending approval of this ' Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes 9 ' master plan if the issues that have been raised in the staff memo can be incorporated into the report and be adequately addressed. Diana Donovan inquired about the access plan via I-70. Kristen Hedberg said that it was envisioned to be a one-way on ramp used primary for ' snow removal or emergency situations that may arise. Dalton Williams inquired why only three employee housing units were being proposed. Greg Hall stated that a poll of Public Works Department employees was conducted ' and that there was not a large desire by employees to live on-site. Dalton Williams stated that three employee housing units did not seem to be cost ' effective. Andy Knudtsen stated that the Housing Authority has previously looked at the site and ' that there are constraints that limit the amount of housing that could be built. Kristen Hedberg explained that the housing was envisioned for people who traveled long distances or who needed to work during inclement weather situations, etc. ' Greg Hall stated that this housing would not be used year round. ' Larry Grafel stated that they felt it was positive to add employee housing units to the Town and that the number of three units proposed was arbitrary. t Dalton Williams said that he did not have significant problems with the proposed master plan but that the housing should be deleted from the plan. He stated that the proposed exit onto I-70 would not be viewed favorably by the community. He stated ' that the proposed building was cutting back into the hillside too much and that it needed to be more heavily screened. He added that he did not feel that this was the time to be taking a large Public Works project through the Town right now due to the ' present political environment within the community. He said that the community would like to see an emplooyee housing project built by the I own prior to the Town embarking on another venture to increase infrastructure. ' Allison Lassoe agreed with Dalton's comments concerning the proposed number of employee housing units for the Public Works site. She would like to see the master t plan prioritized to address issues that need to be taken care of first and that the items which are functioning to be lower on this list. Kristen Hedberg stated that they envisioned phasing the project in just such a ' prioritized manner and that this is why the administrative office expansion would be in the latter phases of the master plan. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes ' 10 ' Jeff Bowen suggested that the master plan should look further into the future. He said that he was not in favor of an I-70 access for just the Public Works facility. He added ' that the environmental concerns were important and should be addressed in Phase I. Diana Donovan said the existing ditchlroad above the site should be added to the ' plans as a reference point. She was most concerned with the site disturbance that could result from this master plan. She said that she was in favor of employee housing on this site and that possibly it could be built into the hillside to reduce the noise impacts from the shops, snowplows, etc. She said the green house should be made with nonreflective glass. She suggested that the impound lot be stacked above the other parking lot to reduce site impacts. She added that she would like to see this ' project done right, even if it does mean spending a bit more money to get what needs to be done accomplished. She said that the Town should keep in mind the message that each project or addition sends to the public. She felt that ideally, a public parking ' structure could be located at the Public Works site with a tram connecting skiers to ...: J ... ..... ..., ~ . J ~ Bill Anderson stated that he agreed with Diana's comments concerning employee housing units. He asked how large the proposed units would be. Kirk Aker responded that the employee housing units were proposed to be two- bedroom units. Bill Anderson stated that thought should be given to all the potential uses this site could accommodate in the future (i.e. the possibility of a helipad, additional employee housing units, etc.). He felt that an improved entry on the east end of the site made the most sense to him instead of an I-70 access point. Susie Hervert stated that they had given considerable time and thought to brainstorming about potential uses for this site. Dalton Williams inquired what would become of the bus facilities if a light rail system was implemented at some future date. Greg Hall stated that a separate light rail facility would be required. Greg Amsden stated that the proposed employee housing is needed. He said that the expansion of the Public Works site is the beginning of an expansion in infrastructure that will be occurring the next five years throughout the valley as our community continues to grow. Jeff Bowen made a motion to recommend approval to Town Council the master plan to ' allow for an expansion and renovation of the Town of Vail Pub{ic Works site per the staff memo and PEC comments made at the meeting with Dalton Williams seconding the motion. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes 11 He clarified that he was not opposed to employee housing on this site and that he would like to see more than three employee housing units located on this site. A 6-0 vote approved this request. Diana Donovan inquired whether the proposed I-70 access would remain in the master plan. Larry Grafel stated it was not budgeted and if it was done, it would be the last part of the plan to be completed. He emphasized that this was a concept. Diana Donovan cautioned that this item would not be well received by the public. The staff and PEC agreed that it would be shown as a conceptual idea only. n ~. ,.a t„ ... ~l n,~..1:.. ~r7 (-'fl /~l'/{ C'r...r.;«1 rr~rfr:.-.l~nn Fn~,^~n~.nln..mnnFr nn 1n+ `~, ~.,. . wh the average slope of the site beneath the proposed structure and parkin rea is in a ess of thirty percent in single family residential, two-family residential nd two- fami(y pri ry/secondary residential zones to allow standards found in thi ection to apply to the ' (side Residential zone district. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: dy Knudtsen Andy Knudtsen made a pres tation per the staff me and stated that staff was recommending approval to ame Section 18.69.05 of the Town of Vail Zoning Code. Jeff Bowen stated that he was in favo f thi mendment to the zoning code but that he would like the Town to begin restrictin evelopment in areas greater than 30%. Diana Donovan inquired whether th a was a re on that the Hillside Residential zone district was left out of this secfio . Kristan Pritz stated that th' section was originally added the Zoning Code to facilitate better design steep slopes for single family and lex developments. She said that the intent was that owners of lots with steep slopes did have options and that a Design Review Board and Town Engineer ha o agree with the proposed sol on. Diana novan made a motion to approve this request to amend Section 1.9.050 of the wn of Vail Zoning Code with Dalton Williams seconding the motion. A 6- vote proved this request. " Planning and Environmental Commissfon Minutes \\ - -. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 6 SERIES OF 7994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 7994 TOWN OF VAIL COMPREHENSIVE OPEN LANDS PLAN. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has developed a Comprehensive Open Lands Pian for the purpose of outlining open land needs of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, there has been considerable public input in developing that plan. 4~ NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that: 1. The Comprehensive Open Lands Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. 2. The Town Manager and the Town staff are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately capon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March, ~ 994. Margar A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: rtWo~? ~7~r?tcf~,t,8~ , Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk cla~sau9a.e Fl+noh+Nvn No, 6, Syria d 1904 RESOLUTION N0.7 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR FEDERAL-AID OFF-SYSTEM FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTING NAIL-NAIL VALLEY BRIDGE-1. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail shall enter into a contract with the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, to participate in a federally funded project to reconstruct Vail-Vail Valley Bridge-1; and, WHEREAS, the total cost of the preliminary engineering and construction of the project are to be funded as follows: (a) Federal participating funds (80% of $323,530) (b) Local Agency Share (1) Local Agency participating funds {20.0% of $323,530) (2) The Local Agency non-participating funds for indirect costs incurred by the Local Agency and/or the State {$2% of $323,530) SUBTOTAL (LOCAL AGENCY SHARE) TOTAL PROJECT FUNDS $253,824 $ 64,706 $ 6,470 $ 71,176 $330,OQtf NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows: 1. The Town Cauncil approves the matching of said Federal funds with Town funds in an 80% to 20% match. The Town Council has appropriated the sum required for the local agency share in the 1994 Budget. 2. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vaii and the inhabitants thereof. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February, 1994. ~~ MargaF~t A. Osterfoss, Mayor ST: OL(c,E^liQ7r1~C Holly L. Mc~utcheon, Town Cleric Resvlulian No. 7, Ssies d 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DANA INVESTMENTS ADVISORS, INC., AS AN INVESTMENT MANAGER FOR THE FINANCIAL FUNDS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AS PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, 1TS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO. WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate an independent investment manager to manage funds for the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Dana investments Advisors, inc., as an investment manager for the financial funds of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows: 1. Dana Investments Advisors, Inc. is hereby designated as an investment manager for the funds of the Town of Vail in accordance with Section 3.52.040 of the Town's investment policy. 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ~CYt.c.e. , 1994. ~~~ ~ Margar A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: orwo~ r~~~nl~~ Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk O:\RESOLU94.8 Resolution No. B, Series al 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 10 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION De i CRMINlNG THE NECESSITY OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF, CERTAIN PROPERTY BY EITHER NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION, FOR TOWN PUBLIC PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Lots 16, 19, and 21, Section 14, Township 5 South, Range $1 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian and Lot i3, 131ock C, Vail Ridge Subdivision which has been commonly known in the past as the Ulbricht property and is presently known as Trapper's Run has been identified as critical property to remain as open space and for public purpose including trails, trailheads, parks, and open space; and WHEREAS, a portion of the property has been identified as a high severity rockfall hazard zone, moderate and high severity debris flow zones; and WHEREAS, the.property has been identified in the Vail Comprehensive Opera Lands Plan as a priority for acquisition for public purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary to the public health, safety, and welfare that certain property be acquired for open space and public purposes. The necessary property, as hereafter described in Section 3, is to be acquired by negotiation and purchase if passible; provided, however, the condemnation of said property is hereby specifically approved and authorized. The property sought to be acquired is to be used for municipal public purposes. 2. The Tawn Attorney be, and is hereby, specifically authorized and directed to take all necessary legal measures, including condemnation, to acquire the property which is legally described and set forth in the following Section, which is hereby determined to be necessary to be acquired to be used for open space, trails, trailheads, park purposes, and any other purposes the Vail Town Council determines, are necessary and in the best interest in the Town of Vail. Resolution iVo. 10. Series of 1894 I • ~. 3. (a) Legal description: Lats 16, 19, and 21, Section 14, Township 5 South, Range 8i West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, as more particulary described in the attached Exhibit A. Interest to be acquired: Fee Simple. Owner of retard: John Ulbritht. Owner of Contrac# Purchase: Gary Arthur. (b) Legal description: Lot 8, Block C, Vail Ridge Subdivision, County of Eagle, State of Colorada. Interest to be acquired: Fee Simple. Owner of record: Gary Arthur. 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 1994. W c Margaret . Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: a~ `~?~~_ Holly L. Mc~utcheon, Town Clerk C:ViESOLU94.10 2 Reeolutiar, No. 10, Series of 1994 • E~ih C A ~• r~/ LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT THE h10ST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SND LOT 21, A STIWOARD BLN BRASS CM DATED 1975; THENCE N bO'S2'12" W ALONG THE WEST UNE OF SAID LOT 21. A DISTANCE ~1F ~ ~ '' 273.07 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SND LOT 19, A STANDARD BL.I~A 81tASS CAP DATED . 1975; THENCE 5 87'15'29' W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 1043.78 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, A STANDARD 8L1~1 BRASS GAP DATED 1975; THENCE N DO'S2'45" W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 658.09 FEET TO '. THE NORTHWiwST CORNER OF SND LOT 18, A STANDARD BL~t BRASS CAP DAZED 1975; THENCE N 87'16'27` E ALONG TIME NORTH UNE OF SND LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 309.87 r«~ Tb THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 18, A STANDARD BLI~A 9RASS CAP DATED 1975; THENCE N 00'52'03" ~W ALONG THE WEST UME OF SND LQT 16, A DISTANCE OF 1058.74 FEET TO THE NORT?1WE51' CORNER OF SND LOT 16, A STANDARD BWI BRASS CAP GATED 1975; THENCE . N 87'1744` E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ie, A DISTANCE OF ?34.05 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORhfFR OF SAID LOT 16, A STANDARD BLh1 BRASS CAP; T1iENCE 500'52'18` E ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID LOT 76. A DISTANCE OF 1058.42 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER . OF SAID LOT 16 SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19, THE NORTHWEST COFtNr=R OF SAIp LOT 21 AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER UF' SND VA1L RIDGE; THENCE N 87'16'16" E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21 AND THE 50UTH UNE OF SAID VAIL RIDGE, A DISTANCE OF 790.18 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LbT 8, BLOCK C OF SAID YAIL RIDGE; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 8 THE NEXT FIVE (5) COURSES: 1. N 08'34b1' E. A DISTANCE OF 32.47 FEET; 2. ALONG THE ARC OF ANON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT IiAVMNC A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 35'49'07", A RADIUS OF 88.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.01 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 81'4O'S4" E. A DISTANCE OF 54.12 FEET; 3. N 83'46'21" E, A DISTANCE OF !27,40 rec ~; 4. ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE bF 51'36'00'. A RADIUS OF 78.43 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 70.63 rtc~; . 5. S 64'37'39" E, A DISTANCE OF 86.15 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE S 3908'21` W ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY 1JNE5 OF SND LQT 8 AND SND LOT 21, A DiSTANGE OF 218.67 rct i TO A COLORADO DEPARThIEN7 OF TRANSPORTATION BRASS TABLET SET IM A CONCRETE POST CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY UNE QF SAID LOT 21 THE NEXT FIXJR (4) COURSES: 1. S 484'31' w, A DISTANCE OF 422.73 FEET TO A STANDARD BLM BRASS CAP DATED 1975; 2. 5 22'08'18" W, A DISTANCE OF 392.47 FEET TO A STANDARD BLM BRASS CAP . DATED 1975; 3. ALONG THE ARC OF ANON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF D9'18'32`, A RADIUS OF 1760.00 FEET. AND AN ARC LENGTH bF 285.95 FEET AND W!-IOSE CHORD BEARS 5 59'53'24" W, A DIST/WCE OF 285.83 FEET TO A STANDARD BLM BRASS CAP DATED 1975; 4. S 8T39'10' W, A DISTANCE OF 255.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF 6EGINNING CONTAINING 2.096,478 5QIJARE FEET OR 48.13 ACRES, idORE OR LESS. ,f - . ' t!, 4~~F5 ' ~I 'n ,~; ;r~1~ • r . 4! ~' ~~ ,~ . 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WHEREAS, Cablevision VI, Inc. ("Grantee: is the duly authorized holder of a franchise (as amended to date, the "Franchise") authorizing the operation and maintenance of a cable television system and authorizing Grantee to serve the Town of Vail, Colorado {the "Grantor" with cable television services; and WHEREAS, the ultimate parent company of Grantee is Tele-Communications, inc. {"TCI"); and WHEREAS, Grantee has advised the Grantor that TCI and L+berty Media Corporation are entering into a corporate reorganization and after such reorganization will be subsidiaries of a new parent company, TCIILiberty Holding Company; and WHEREAS, • although Grantee believes ~ the above-described transaction does not constitute a change in, transfer of, or acquisition of control of Grantee and therefore may no# be a transaction requiring the consent of the Grantor, Grantee nevertheless has informed the Grantor of such pending transaction and has requested that the Grantor consent thereto in the form hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that: 1. To the extent tha# the consent of Grantor is required by the terms of the Franchise and applicable law, the Grantor hereby consents to the business reorganization described in the recitals hereto. 2. The consent herein granted does ro: constitute and shall not iJG construed to constitute a waiver of any obligations of Grantee under the Franchise. 3. The Grantor hereby affirms that the Franchise is validty held in the name of Grantee and is in full force and effect. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Reeolutian No. 12. Series of 1994 5. Upon notice to Grantor, Grantee may transfer the cable television system, including the Franchise, to any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with Grantee. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 1994. Marga~A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Holly ~. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU94.12 Resolution Na. 12. Series of t994 RESOLUTION NO. 't3 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING THE MISSION, VISION, GOALS AND OBJET ~ iJES FOR THE TOWN OF VAlL, COLORADO FOR i994I95. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the_ Town of Vail, Colorado recognizes the importance of goal setting as part of effective local government policy making; and WHEREAS, the Vaii Town Council, after much discussion and debate, has articulated the Town Council's vision for the Vail Community and identified the Mission of the Town of Vaii organiza#ion; and WHEREAS, the Vaii Town Council has also identified ten {10) goals and numerous priority objectives; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council's Vision for our community is: • To be the premier mountain community and international resort; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council declares it is the Mission of the Tawn of Vaii to provide: • Effective and efficient municipal services; • An environmentally sensitive high quality of life; • A positive, sustained ecgnomlc climate; and • Responsible community leadership; and WHEREAS, the Goals of the Town of Vail, Colorado are: • To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vail, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the DenverlGlenwood corridor through amulti-mode! system; • To pursue a Valleywide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector to provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication, and to Improve the value delivered for tax dollars expended; • To facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which is affordable, and compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social viability of the Town of Vail; To strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the VaU community and maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and quality of Ilfe considerations; • To provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure; Resolutipn No. 13, Sar'ea pf 19D4 • To work to promote a positive, year round econornlc environment; • To strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment and to maintain a high quality of Ilfe for Vall residents and guests while protecting the Town's natural resources; • To maintain the financial viability of the Town; • To maintain a high pertorming, highly efficient, customer driven organization; and • To provide services and support activities that enhance quality of Ilfe in the Town of Vall. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council desires to ratify the Mission, Vision, Goals and Priority Objectives; and WHEREAS, the Goals and Priority Objectives will serve as the basis of the 1994195 Operations and Maintenance Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and the Town of Vail work program. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That the Vail Town Council hereby ratifies Exhl6lt A, the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado, for 1994195. 2. That the Vail Town Councii hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ; APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 1994. r r Margaret A. Osterfoss, M or ATTEST: ~.~ t Q ~ ~t (J ~T? ~ . Holly L. McCutchPor?, Town Clerk c:~RESO~u9a.is Resolution No. 13, Series al 1994 .~, ^" EXHIBIT A TOWN OF VAIL, COLr3RAD0 VISION STATEMENT May 17, 1994 TO BE THE PREMIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL RESORT. TO1NN OF VAlL; COLORADO MlSSfON STATEMENT May 17, 1994 IT IS THE MISSION OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO PROVIDE: * EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE * POSITIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC CLIMATE * RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TOWN OF VAlL, COLORADO STATEMENT OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES 1994 TRANSPORTATION Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of Vatl, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the Denver/Gfenwood corridor through a multi-model sy.~l~.m. (1} Provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the Main Vail and West Vail intersections. (2} Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional transportation system. (3) Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goads into the Vail Village and Lionshead. (4) Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley. (5} Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents. (6} Cooperate wit11 other governmental agencies to promote the viability of the Eagle Airport. (7) Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs. (8} Investigate combined transportation services for school children within the RE50J School District. fNTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Pursue a Valley wide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector #o provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication, and to improve the value delivered for #ax dollars expended. (1} Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to discuss matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation. (2} Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Pian. (3) Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the regional transportation system. 1 7t7Y Statement of Goals and Objectivesl1994 (4) Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities far the shared services. (5) Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing effort. (6) investigate the potential of a private land trust to preserve open lands. {7) Explore the political and economic feasibility of consolidation with other town and/or special districts. (8) Work with the Recreation Authority to complete the site planning, including a residential component, and secure the necessary approvals for the Berry Creek 5th site. {9) Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies. (10) Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect open space outside the Town of Vail. (11) Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vaii. HOUSING Facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which Is affordable, and compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social ~labillty of the Town of Vail. (1) Begin construction on TOV-owned parcels. (2) Identify and actluire existing dwelling units to be converted to pem~anently deed restricted housing units. {3) Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordable housing. {4.) Analyze previously identified land to be used for construction of new local housing units. * Vail Commons * Old Town Shops ' Lots adjacent to Manager's House * Upper Eagle Valley/Lionshead sites. {5) Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize the focal population, thereby increasing voter base. (6) Work to stop the conversion of local housing into tourist properties. (7) Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties. {8) Work with Housing Authority to develop a 5 year Housing Plan. (Affordable Housing 2 TDV StatoRant of Goals and p4jactivsn/1994 -~. Study, Housing Authority Business Plan) PLANNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community. Maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and quality of life considerations. (1) Implement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway} site plan. . (2} Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of open lands within the Town of Vail. (3) Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of existing and planned infrastructure. (4) Identify parcels necessary to meet future local housing needs. (5} Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of {and uses and recognizes the capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made features. (6) Implement the Cemetery Plan. (7) Conduct proactive, long range planning activities. (8} Provide efficient development review and current planning activities. {9) Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail. INFRASTRUCTURE Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town i~~f.wstructure. {1) Plan, prioritize, and fund additional infrastructure necessary to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Work to promote a positive, year round economic environment. (1) Maintain and encourage the retention of the short term bed base in the Vail Village and Lionshead. (2) Work with the Vaii Recreation District, the Vail Valley Marketing Board, the Vail Valley Foundafion, and others to conduct special events that will enhance the local economy. (3) With the retail community, develop strategies to enhance Vaii's economy. {4) Work to develop a year round economy. 3 TOV Statement of Goals and Ohjectives/f994 .--- ^~ (5} Create unique, commercial, innovative, and upscale economic opportunities for Iocai businesses. ENVIRONMENT Strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment. Strive to maintain a high qua~sty of life for Vall residents and guests while protecting the Town's natural resources. (1) Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan that will identify along-term environmental work plan for the town and will promote sustainable economic development. (2) Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of Gore Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek. {3} Complete the Vail Water Quality Study. (4) Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, shrubs and flowers with a special emphasis on the I-70 corridor. (5) Increase annual conversion of noncompliant wood burning units by ip% through incentives and educational programs. (6) Promote responsible waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle. (7) Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study. {8) Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process. ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS fMaintain a high pertorming, highly efficient, customer driven organization, (1) Integrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of Vail . {2} Became a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal and external, needs and concerns. {3) Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possible. {~} Analyze the result of the 1993 Resident Survey and implement changes needed to improve the service delivery. (5} Improve internal communications within the Tawn of Vail organization. (6) Improve external communications. L~ ToV StaRemeM of Goals and Objectivee/1994 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Maintain the flnancla! vtahility of the Town. (1) Analyze the effectiveness of performance based budgeting. (2) Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams. {3) Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services. (4} Develop policies regarding fund balance levels and debt management. (5) Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town. (6) Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TQV control of local utilities (water, sanitation, electricity, and cable tv). HUMAN SERVICES Provide services and support activt#ies that enhance quality of fife in the Town of Vatl. (~) Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town. (2) investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a performing arts center. (3} Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public Library. (4) Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents. (5) Cooperate with other educational agencies to support a variety of educational opportunities. (e.g. Cotorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club Vail). c~vis~aN.srM 5 TOV 3tffisment of Ciaaks and Objeelivea/1994 . ~-4_ •.. RESOLUTION NO. 14 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FOREST SERVIGE LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has approved and adopted a Comprehensive Open Lands Plan outlining the open land needs of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the Forest Service has prepared, recommended, and approved a Land Ownership Adjustment Plan consistent with the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan; and WHEREAS, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force recommends adoption of the Land Ownership Adjustment Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: ~ . That the Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. 2. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 1994. ~. Margo t A. Osterfoss, Ma r ATTEST: ~ ~~ ~~~ Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU94.14 RBSO~UII011 NO. 14, Sef108 Of 1494 ~ ,~ MEMORAN©UM TO: Town Cauncii FROM: Community Development Department DATE: May 17, 1994 SUBJECT: Forest Service Land Ownership Adjustment Plan v~ 'o-~a.~. ., 4 '~4 ~~~~ ~ yi~,~ ~ ~; ~ tit ~"~iwT`' , f ~ ai`~n ..:... ~'.S~'.a ~ ~.~.~2.~}~ ~ a4 w ~~ t a v ,.M;nva ,' .. ' ¢ t~c'~~ ~~ ~ ~ . ,. , The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Farce is recommending that the Town Council approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 1994. The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force consists of Rich Phelps {Forest Service}, Diana Donovan {PECICitizen), Kathy Langenwalter {PEC), Tom Steinberg {Yawn Council), Kristan Pritz (Town Staff), and Mike Moilica {Town Staff}. At the request of the Town Council, the Land Ownership Adjustment Task Force has reviewed the parcel list and is recommending the fallowing action prioritization of parcels (which is generally consistent with the recently adopted Open Lands Plan}: I. High Priority •Davas parce! (Ladner} •Vail Das Schone parcel •Vail Heights parcel •Parcel A •Parcei C •Parcel D -The Open Lands Plan indicates this parcel to be a low priority, however, due to potential private development of this site, the LOA recommendation is high, •Parcel H •Trappers Run parcel {UEbrich) -with conservation and/or trail easement. •Parcels G-2 and G-3 -High priority for acquisition for passible trade with CDOT. I!. Medium Priority •Parcel E - Deannex only. •Parcel F III. Low Priority •Parcel G-4 and G-5 -Annex and acquire for possible trade with CDOT. -Parcel G -This could be a high priority i# a possible trade with CDOT can be negotiated. The Land Ownership Adjustment Task Farce would recommend that all parcels which are listed for possibie deannexation be considered as a high priority. ~~ ~~~_~ . ~_ Y.::w ~S~ NAY ~ i~~4 TOV - ~~{~i~~~~~ t~FV~ DEPT, NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALY5IS TOWN OF VAIL LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT white River National. Forest Holy crass Ranger District Prepared by Recommended by RICHARD PI3ELPS District Lands Officer WILLIAM A. WOOD District Ranger Approved by VETO J. LASALLE Forest Supervisor • ~. `~ E7(HIBiT A NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT ANALYSIS Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment I. PURPOSE AND HEED: The Forest Service Manual (FSM 5407.1) directs that the Forest Supervisor shall prepare and maintain appropriate written material to implement landownership adjustment actions and rights-4f-way procurement in conformance with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The manual further directs that each National Forest will prepare a Landownership Adjustment Analysis for incorporation into the Forest Plan a~~ an amendment. The Whits River National Forest Management Plan gives direction with identified strategies to guide the decision maker in considering land adjustment offers, and as a tool in the management of the National Forest. These strategies consider acquisition and conveyance criteria. The management plan does not present specific strategies for areas that have complex ownership patterns and associated high land values. The Holy Cross Ranger District identified three areas where these conditions exist: the Town of Vail; Town of Minturn; and the Edwards, Town of Avon, and Eagle-Vail area. This document presents the possible management practices for a landownershig adjustment strategy~in the Town of Vail Brea. Therefore, this Landownership Adjustment Analysis is needed to: 1. Incorporate the respective purposes of laws which authorize land purchases, donations, sales, and exchanges along with implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations {36 CFR 259), Objectives and Policies in FSM 5400, and the white River Resource Management Plan {LMP). 2. Display the strategy for landownership adjustments on the white River National Forest in the vicinity of the Town of Vail. 3. Provide a basis for cost effective lands management decisions by displaying lands k•hose acquisition or conveyance will contribute toward accomplishment of tha objectives developed to implement the Forest Land and Resource Management and community objectives. II. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT In May of 1991 the Town of Vail and the Forest Service formed a working group to develop a draft landownership adjustment analysis. The working group consisted of representatives from the Town of Vail, Eagle county, and the Forest Service. The group shared planning documents, conducted site 2 visits, and discussed landownership opportunities and concerns. The group initially developed several statements describing a desired future condition for landownership patterns and adjustments. Possible management practices were then developed based an the desired future condition. A narrative description and a map depicting the location of these management practices was subsequently developed. This draft information was the subject of three public meetings hosted by the Town of Vail and the Forest service. The first meeting was a presentation of the desired future condition and possible management practices at a regular session of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission. Several members of the Town Council and interested residents were present at this meeting. Later this same information was presented at a special evening meeting. This meeting was well attended by interested residents and business representatives. The third meeting was a final presentation of the specific parcel research to the Vail Tawn Council. Many of the comments and concerns received at the meeting were incorporated into the final draft. iII.ERISTING CONDITION The Town of Vail is an internationally renowned four season resort. The municipal boundaries are essentially surrounded by National Forest System lands. Presently, the private land within the Town is about 90 percent developed. Real estate values are high. The potential to create additional private land suitable for development creates a highly competitive and speculative environment. Conversely, the purchase and preservation of land to be used as open space has been a high priority for the Town of Vail. As a result, proposed landownership adjustments within and adjacent to the Town of Vail are often highly controversial. Forest service administrative decisions have been repeatedly appealed by the Town of Vail and its citizens. Civil lawsuits have resulted when appellants failed to get relief through the administrative process. Landownership adjustment proponents have also pursued legislative action to consummate exchange proposals. Landownership adjustments are costly and time consuming. The mast recent adjustment was a conveyance of two parcels to the Town of Vail under the authorities of both the Sisk and Townsite Acts. This process took just over ten years from the time of proposal to completion. The cost to both the Town and the Forest Service was very high. A portion of the original proposal is still being contested in civil court. The National Forest System lands surrounding the Town of Vail are highly regarded by residents and visitors for their recreation, scenic, and wilderness values. The White River National Forest completed a Land Classification Plan in 1959. This plan focused on acquisition priorities. In 1977, an amendment 3 to the 1959 Land Classification Plan was approved that allowed for the conveyance of two parcels for urban expansion and to improve the public administration of the parcels. The amendment stated that, "if the tracts were traded and developed it would be with the general commitment and approval of the city and county governments," This decision helped to reinforce a strong role for the Town of Vail and Eagle County in Forest Service land ownership decisions. In January of ]980, District Ranger Nunn submitted a Petition of Annexation to the Town of Vail for eight parcels of National Forest System Lands totalling 138 acres, more or less. In February the Vail Town Council passed an ordinance annexing these parcels. The Town passed an ordinance in April that zoned three of the subject parcels, approximately 35 acres, as Public Use District and the remaining parcels, approximately 102 acres, as Green Belt and Natural Open Space. The Forest Service maintains that Ranger Nunn lacked the authority to petition for annexation and therefore the agency does not recognize the action. The annexation and zoning of National Forest System lands by the Town of Vail continues to be a paint of contention that further complicates management of adjoining lands. The current Forest Plan, published in 1984, identifies specific management requirements for individual areas within the Forest. A management area prescription was developed for each area. The management area prescriptions for National Forest System lands adjacent to the flown of Vail are summarized below. A detailed description and the location of these management areas are found in Appendix A: Town of Vail Landownership Adjustment Map. Winter Snorts Site r1Bb: Management emphasis provides for downhill skiing on existing sites and maintains selected inventoried sites for future downhill skiing recreation opportunities. Semi-orimitive Motorized Recreation (ZA1: Management emphasis is for semi-primitive motorized recreation opportunities such as snowmobiiing, four-wheel driving, and motorcycling both on and off roads and trails. Semi-orimitive. Non-motorized Recreation {3A): Management emphasis is for semi-primitive, nanmotorized recreation on both roaded and unroaded areas. Non-forested wildlife Winter Ranee (5A1: Management emphasis is on winter range for deer, elk, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. wood Fiber Production I7E): Management emphasis is on wood fiber production and utilization of large roundwood of a size and quality suitable for sawtimber. 4 Wilderness-Semi--flrimitive f8C1: Management emphasis is for the protection and perpetuation of essentially natural bio-physical conditions. A survey of the Town of Vail and National Forest boundary was conducted by the Forest Srvice in 1991 and numerous title claims were identified. These title claims range from portions of homes and private roads to landscaping and outdoor lighting on lands identified ae part of the National Forest System. Portions of National Forest trails and trailheads appear to be located on private property or Town of Vail owned lands. National Forest System lands adjacent to,the Town of Vaii host numerous components of the Town`s utility infrastructure. Water tanks, powerlines, sewer lines, electronic-sites, and roads are a few examples. IV. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITION: The Forest Service defines the desired future condition of the landownership pattern as that pattern expected to result if the goals and objectives of the Forest Plan are achieved. Chapter 3 of the Forest Plan outlines broad goals far the Lands program: -Acquire private lands within wilderness. Consolidate National Forest ownership Patterns. -Acquire necessary rights-af-way to facilitate management of the Forest including public access to National Forest System lands. -Pursue opportunities to make landownership adjustments to improve management efficiency for both National Forest System land and intermingled private lands to meet high priority resource management objectives. National policy prescribes that Landownership Adjustment Analyses shall classify lands for acquisition or conveyance to achieve the following objectives: 1. Enable the Forest/Grassland to implement a proactive land acquisition and conveyance program; 2. Enable the Forest/Grassland to achieve the legislative objectives for which it was established; 3. Enable the Forest Service to acquire lands valuable for recreation, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and other natural resource management purposes; 5 F ..-~--~- .+~~ 4. Enable the Forest Service to respond to direction given by Congress for establishment of classified areas such as wilderness, national recreation areas, and scenic rivers; 5. Consolidate landownership to improve operating efficiency, improve efficiency for the development of private lands, and improve opportunities for community expansion; 6. Reduce the need for and number of rights-of-way to provide for public access to National Forest System land and private access to inholdings; 7. Reduce the miles of private/Forest Service property line and to reduc4. the miles of property boundary survey, posting, snd maintenance; 8. Reduce special use permit administration; 9. Conveyance of lands, especially near communities, that are encumbered with private uses and where acquisition of other lands can better serve the public interest; lfl. Improve opportunities for agency and private partners to provide recreational, wildlife, and other natural resource services; 11. Maintain and improve the ability to acquire key parcels through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Composite Program; 12. Reconcile Recreation Composite Plans with the Forest Plan. Under Management Requirements in the Forest Direction section of Chapter 3 in the Forest Plan, General Direction statements describe the priorities for landownership adjustments: 1. Classify lands for acquisition or to acquire interests where lands have been identified as more valuable for National Forest purposes, or where current ar potential use of grivate lands would adversely affect National Forest values and where acquisition would not transfer impacts to another site according to the following priorities: a. In designated wilderness areas and other Congressionally classified areas. b. where lands or rights-of-way are needed to meet resource management goals and objectivities. c. Lands which provide habitat for threatened and endangered species of animals and plants. 6 ._... , d. Lands which include floodplain or wetlands. e. On lands having outstanding scenic values or critical ecosystems, when these resources are threatened by change of use or when management may be enhanced by public ownership. f. Lands which are National Forest in character that provide essential big game winter range and are valuable far other National,Forest purposes. 2. Classify lands for conveyance according to the fallowing priorities: a. To states, counties, cities, or other federal agencies when conveyance will serve a greater public interest. b. In small parcels intermingled with mineral or homestead patents. c. Suitable for development by the private sector, if development (residential, agricultural, industrial, recreational, etc.) is in the public interest. d. When critical or unique resources (wetlands, flood plains, essential big game winter range, threatened or endangered species habitat, historical or cultural resources, critical ecosystems, etc.} only when effects are mitigated by reserving interest to protect the resource, or by exchange where other critical resources to be acquired are considered to be of equal or greater value. In addition, the Forest Service Manual direction is to avoid the disposal of National Forest System Lands occupied under term permit unless the existing permitted use can be accommodated by agreement with the permittee. These term permits were issued and are administered based on a favorable determination that such facilities are in the public interest. In many cases, these lands contain permanent imgrovements crucial to the operation of the permit and may best be managed under the private ownership of the permittee. The needs and concerns of local communities are an important component in determining the desired future condition of landownership patterns along common boundaries. The Town of Vail landownership working group formulated a set of goals for the desired future condition based on a ten year planning horizon: 1. That there be no National Forest System lands within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. 2. That the Forest Service survey, identify, and maintain the common boundary of the Town of Vail and the Forest Service and that both 9 agencies share in the enforcement of regulations pertaining to the boundary. The boundary has been simplified where passible, irregularities have been reduced or eliminated. 3. That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both Local and national public benefit. Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases, and all efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts. 4. That all lands acquired by the Tawn of Vail are used for public purposes such as open space, employee housing {per Tawn of Vail Employee Housing Ordinance}, recreation or for the resolution of unauthorized uses. 5. That the Town of Vsil, Eagle County, or the Forest Service acquire all privately owned tracts, parcels, and previously unplatted lands adjacent to, and outside of, the common Town of Vail and Forest Service boundary. These lands are transferred to the National Forest System, Eagle County. or the Town of Vail where joint objectives are satisfied. 6. That public access to National Forest System lands be maintained or improved. New access points meet Town of Vail and Forest Service needs. 7. That National Forest System lands within the study area that are encumbered with abandoned uses, unauthorized uses, or infrastructure related facilities are reduced or eliminated. $. That the Town of Vail and National Forest recreation opportunities are jointly planned and integrated. 9. That all unincorporated, platted residential areas within the study area are annexed within the municipal limits of the Town of Vail. 10. That the wood fiber production emphasis management area {7E}, as identified in the Forest Plan, that can be viewed from the Town of Vail be replaced by a recreation emphasis prescription. 31. That new developments ere discouraged on private lands that exist outside and adjacent to the Town of Vail. The above statements represent both goals that the Town of Vail, Eagle County, and the Forest Service will pursue in partnership, others are individual goals. For example, the discouragement of new developments an private lands (Item 11} is outside the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and would be the burden of the Town of Vail and Eagle County. 8 V. POSSIBLE MANAGEMEDiT PRACTICES: Differences between the existing conditions and the desired future conditions indicate a potential opportunity or the need to take actions to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Plan. The means to achieve the desired future conditions are possible management practices. Comparing the existing condition of landownership within the Town of Vail Special Study Area to National Forest policy; the goal and objectives found in the Forest Plan; and the desired future condition statements developed by the Town of Vail working group yields several potential opportunities for landownership management: 1. Eliminate National Forest System lands within the Tawn of Vail. 7. Improve opportunities for local governments to acquire and preserve open space. 3. The Forest Service, Town of Vail, and Eagle County shall consider land-use objectives established an lands administered by the other parties in their management practices. 4. Reduce the number of National Forest special use permits for Town of Vail infrastructure facilities. 5. Resolve all title claims and eliminate all encroachments involving National Forest System lands. 6. Eliminate Tawn of Vail zoning of National Forest System lands. 7. Jointly plan and integrate recreation opportunities and facilities. 8. Improve or maintain public access to National Forest System lands. New access points should meet Town of Vail and Forest Service objectives. 4. Reduce the private and National Forest boundary to reduce the extent of property boundary survey, posting, and maintenance. 1D. Jointly enforce regulations pertaining to the management of the common boundary. 11. That all land exchanges and purchases optimize both local and national public benefit. Conflicts with local interests are recognized in the decision making process of all land exchanges and purchases, and all efforts are made to address and minimize those conflicts. 4 The range of possible management practices or authorities far landownershi~~ adjustments include the purchase of non-Federal lands, donation of non-Federal lands, exchange, sale of Federal lands to municipalities, and legislated adjustments. The Town of Vail landownership working group applied these authorities to the Town of Vail study area in an attempt to take advantage of the opportunities identified above. The result was a narrative and map describing desired management practices for landownership adjustments (see Attachment A). Once a landownership adjustment is proposed, a parcel specific environmental analysis will be conducted. This analysis must include a determination of public interest and mast consider a reasonable range of alternatives, including na action. The management practice identified for the subject parcel{s) (see Attachment A) would be one of the alternatives considered in detail. The Forest Service decision maker may then choose all or portions of any alternative considered. VI. FOREST PLAN CONSISTENCY: The management practices identified above comply with the directives of the White River Forest Land and Resource Management Plan and with ail legislative authorities. The selected management practices are within the public interest. 10 ATTACHMENT A Narrative and Map of Possible Management Practices 11 Parcel H: This parcel is located along Gore Creek near the Interstate 70 right of way and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size; 40 acres Encumberances: Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service for' Highway 5 (Bighorn Road} Zoniag: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: 100--year floodplain along Gore Creek, two areas of medium severity rockfall hazard. The Town of Vail's Snow Avalanche Hazard does not include this parcel vnigne Resource Values; Wetlands along Gore Creek Possible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail. The Forest Service would need to reserve access to the Gore Creek campground and would need to reserve trailhead parking and access to trailhead Parcel G: This parcel is located immediately north of Prima Court and contains National Farest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 5 acres Encumberances: Easement issued by~the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 and a right-of-way issued by the Forest Service for Highway 6 {Bigharn Road} Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District hazards: Portion of parcel within medium severity rockfall hazard Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail Parcels G-2. G-3. G-4. and G-5: These four triangular shaped parcels are located north of the Interstate 70 right of way and contain National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. The intent of the annexation was to capture the Interstate 70 easement. Size: Undetermined Encumberances; Easement issued by the Department of Transportation for Interstate 70 Zoning: None Hazards: Parcel G-2 is within a high severity rockfall zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Passible Management Practices: Conveyance to the Town of Vail 12 Parcel F: This parcel is located at the north end of Booth Falls Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 14.$ acres Encumberances: Upper Eagle Valley water and Sanitation District has a water storage facility on the parcel under special use permit Zoning: Public Use District, Town of Vail is considering rezoning 'to Agriculture and Open Space Hazards: High severity rockfall zone, high hazard debris flow zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible lanagement Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the southern portion of the parcel and deannexation for the northern portion. The Forest Service would need to reserve access and trailhead parking for the Booth Creek trail Parcel E: This parcel is located at 1278 Vail Valley Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 1Q acres Encumberances: Town of Vail has purchased the northern one third of the parcel that included a golf course maintenance facility Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris avalanche zones; medium severity rockfall hazard zone; and possible snow avalanche influence zone Unique Resource Values: Nane identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the northern portion of the parcel (accomplished) and deannexation for the sauthern portion ' Parcel D: This parcel is located immediately south of Ptarmigan Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 5 acres Encumberances: Ptarmigan Road crosses the northern portion of the parcel Zoning: Greenbelt and Natural Open Space District Hazards: High hazard debris avalanche zone; medium severity rockfall hazard zone; and possible snow avalanche influence zone unique Resource Values: None identified Passible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail for the northwest portion of the parcel and deannexation for the remaining portion 13 Parcel C: This parcel is located immediately south of Rockledge Road and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 11.5 acres Encu.mberances: The entire parcel is within the Vafl Associates ski area permit. An unauthorized diversion structure exists near the center of the northern boundary. An unauthorized driveway and numerous landscape improvements occur on the western portion. Portions of Rockledge Road are also located on the western portion of the parcel. Zoning: Greenbelt Open Space District Hazards: The southeastern portion of the parcel is located within a medium severity rock fall hazard zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail, with private participation, of the western portion of the parcel, up to the western boundary of the adjacent Lot 1. Since this parcel is within a winter sports special use permit, it is intended that this conveyance would occur with the concurrence of the permittee, and that it would include only that portion of the parcel that is currently encumbered with improvements. The desired management practice for the remaining eastern portion is conveyance to the permittee since this parcel also lies within the winter sports special use permit. It is intended that this conveyance would occur only with the participation and concurrence of the Town of Vail. Such conveyance would be subject to agreement on a conceptual master plan to be implemented once the parcel is no longer in federal ownership. The conceptual master plan must accommodate the existing permitted uses and facilities and provide desired access for the permittee and the Town of Vail. Parcel B: This parcel is located immediately north of the main Vail Interstate 70 interchange and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 40+ acres Encumberances: Public right of way, special use permit for horse stables and trail rides, and numerous utility corridors Zoning: Agricultural and Open Space Hazards: 10Q-year floodplain {Spraddle Creek), moderate hazard debris flow area, medium severity rackfall zone Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Tawn of Vail *** Status Change: Conveyed to the Tows of Vail *** 14 Parcel A: This parcel is located immediately north of Vail view Drive and west of Potato Patch Drive and contains National Forest System Lands that have been annexed by the Town of Vail. Size: 11 acres Encumberances: Vail Valley Drive and Potato Patch Drive both traverse this parcel Zoning: Public Use District Hazards: 100-year floodplain (Red Sandstone Creek) and medium and high severity rockfall zones. Unique Resource Values: Potential wetlands Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail of the southeast half of the parcel and deannexaton for the remaining northwestern portion Vail dos Schone Parcel: This parcel is located northeast of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block H, Vail Das Schone Filing No. 2. The parcel is entirely National Forest System Lands. Size: Not determined ~ncumberances: None Zoning: None Hazards: None identified Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Conveyance to the Town of Vail. Vail Aeiahts Parcel: These two triangular-shaped parcels are located to the north of the Vail Heights subdivision in west Vail. The Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership and believes that the Town of Vail may be the owner. Size: Not determined £ncumherances: None Zoning: None Hazards: None identified Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service. - 15 --•. Ladner Parcel: This unplatted, private parcel is located north of Lots 8 and 4, Block A, Vail Ridge (Cortina Lane). This parcel is located outside of the municipal boundaries of the .Town of Vail. size: 7.2 acres Encumberaaces: None identified Zoniag: Resource (County Zoning} Hazards: None identified ' Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires the property, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service. *** Status Update: Town of Vail is is the process of acquiring*** East Vail water Tank Parcel: Upper Eagle Valley Water District needs to expand current storage facility. This expansion may encumber National Forest System Lands. Eagle County Assessor is unsure of ownership. Size: Undetermined pending proposal Eacumberances: None Zoning: None Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow zones, medium severity rockfall hazard zone, and high hazard snow avalanche zone Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Management Practice: Convey a parcel sufficient to allow for needed expansion to the Town of Vail or water District Ulbrich Properties (Lots 16. 19. axid 2]_t: These three lots are privately owned and are located within the Town of veil municipal boundary in the west Vaii area. The lots are immediately north of I-7^ and west of the Vail Ridge Subdivision. Size: Lot 16 is 17.83 acres, Lot 19 is 16.41 acres, Lot 21 is 13.47 acres Encumberances: Forest Service road and trail easements Zoning: Hillside Residential (Nov. 17, 1987} Hazards: High and moderate hazard debris flow zones, high severity rockfall hazard zone in the southern portion of Lot 21 Unique Resource Values: None identified Possible Managemeat Practice: If the Town of Vail acquires these parcels, then the Town would convey to the Forest Service 16 ~-- '" RESOLUTION NO. 15 SERIES OF '1994 A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR REVOCABLE RIGHT-OF-WAY APPLICATION AND PERMITS. WHEREAS, it is the Town Council's belief that the costs relating to certain services that require recording must be paid by the applicant; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 10, Series of 1991, did not address or set a fee for recording documents with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office concerning improvements in the public right-of-way. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That a five dollar ($5.00) per page fee will be collected for recording with the Eagle County Cleric and Recorder's Office the application and associated attachments for permits to place improvements in the public right-of-way. ` 2. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper far the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof, 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, REAP, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of dune, 1994. ~ a. - Marga t A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST; Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk c:lRSSa~usa.,s Reealukion No. 15. Ss~i~a at 19Q4 RESOLUTION NO. 16 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF VAIL TO RENT A SAFE DEPOSIT VAULT AT THE FIRST BANK OF VAIL AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS TO SIGN A LEASE THEREFORE, TO TERMINATE THE LEASE, TO SURRENDER THE BOX, RETURN THE KEYS, AND RELEASE THE BANK FROM ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, The Town has the power to rent safe deposit boxes in financial institutions; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to rent a safe deposit box at the First Bank of Vail. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. Robert W. McLaurin, or his successor as Town Manager, and Steven J. Thompson, or his successor as Finance Director, are hereby authorized to rent a safe deposit box in the First Bank of Vail safe deposit vault and to sign on behalf of the Town a lease therefore, to terminate the lease, to surrender the box, return the keys. and release the bank from any liability in connection therewith. Included in this authorization is access to such box and control of the contents thereof by the above named officers. 2. At lease one of the authorized officers set forth above shall be present whenever access is had to the box and shall sign whatever application for access may be required by the bank as a prerequisite to granting access to said box. 3. This authorization shall remain in effect until and unless the bank is notified otherwise by the Town. 4. That the Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 1994. IIAor~.'~..~~. ; :i~i~~~i{iv.~..~ir ~Auyvi // v ATTEST: A VLF-{ o~° ~ C ~ Hotly I_. McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU94.16 Resolution No. 18, Series o} 1994 ~ ,.. RESOLUTION NO. 79 SERIES OF X994 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT TO REFURBISHII"tECONSTRUCT THE COVERED BRIDGE WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes that under certain circumstances it is dearly within the Town's best interest to negotiate a contract to construct a local improvement rather than to be iet after public advertisement; and WHEREAS, those circ~emstances apply to the refurbishing of the Covered Bridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that: 1. The Town Manager is authorized to enter into negotiations for a contract to refurbish/reconstruct the Covered Bridge without submitting the same for bid. 2. After completion of that negotiation, the proposed terms shall be submitted to the Council for its approval. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOr i tDthis /lc,~l1 day of .~u~rt5~` , 1994. 1.+f r . Margar~ A. Osterfoss, Mayo ATTEST: - ~ v~~Yj~ eu~~x~ HoAy L. McCuteheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU84.19 RasokAion ka. 19, Series of 1994 ~-- - ~ RESOLUTION N0. 20 Series of 1994 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLORADO NATIONAL BANK AS A DEPOSITORY FOR THE FUNDS OF THE TOWN AS PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or financial institutions as depositories far funds of the Town and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate Colorado National Bank .as a depository for funds of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, as follows: 1. Colorado National Bank is hereby designated as a depository for the funds of the Town of Vail. 2, Steve Thompson, the Finance Director of the Town of Vail, or his successor, and Christine Anderson, Finance Controller of the Town of Vail, or her successor, and Judy Popeck, Accounting Technician of the Town of Vail, or her successor, are hereby authorized to open any deposit or checking accounts in the name of the Tawn of Vail at United Daniels Securities. When an account with Colorado National Bank is liquidated, a check shall be made to the Town of Vail and mailed to 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado $1657. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ].8th day of 0ctober~1994. ~• Marga et Osterfoss, M or EST: i ~~ viol y ~McCutcheon, .Town Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 21 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION DECLARING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO AMENpMENT 12, WHICH WILL APPEAR ON THE NOVEMBER $, 1994 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT. WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would open the initiative, referendum and recall petition process to widespread fraud by making signature validation on such petitions virtually unworkable; and WHEREAS, taxpayers would be forced to pay for printing of petitions and provisions of other services to private petitioners; and WHEREAS, by removing critical voter identification and anti-fraud requirements, thus permitting non-residents to sign petitions, Amendment 12 would impair local voters control of their initiative, referendum and recall processes; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 contains numerous provisions designed to prevent voters from receiving any objective information concerning a ballot issue or its fiscal impact from their local governments; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 will divert millions of tax dollars away from public purposes and into the pockets of ballot issue promoters and political candidates via a campaign contributors tax credit scheme; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would potentially open every governmental action, including bid awards, personnel matters and permit decisions to petition, expensive delays and endless elections; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 would be a dream come true for community crackpots, malcontents and fringe groups, because it radically reduces the number of signatures required to force publicly financed initiative, referendum and recall elections; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 is so ambiguous and badly written that thousand of taxpayer dollars in attorney fees and court time will be required to determine what it actually means; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12's reduced signature and anti-fraud requirements, combined with mandated delays of effective dates would provide a potent tool to small political cliques that want to frustrate or delay public projects; and WHEREAS, Amendment 12 deals with a multitude of issues which conceal various provisions from public understanding and scrutiny. Resohition Nn. 27 ,Series of 1994 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado that: 1. Amendment 12 is hereby opposed because it would be severely detriments! to the Town and its citizens. 2. Citizens are encouraged to become fully informed about all of the details of the Amendment and its effects on them, their community and their state before voting on November 6. 3. The citizens of the Town are encouraged to vote "NO" on Amendment 12. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1994. ~.~ M~fgaret A. Osterfoss, M or ATTEST: rn~,rr~P i'~ u~-eka,~x~ Holly L. 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(D ~ p 3 ~ ~ n n Q C Q ~ ~ ~ a O ~ ~ ~ o 0 ~° 0 ~' ~~o ~ ~ Q o~D o n ~ o ~ oo ~~- a~. ~ ~~N -~ ~Q ~ ~ ~ _' ~ ~ ~ ~- m 3 ~] m m 3 ~ ~ ~ m ~ rt ~ ~ ° _ y ~ m ~ n j n ~ m ~ ~ Q ~ ~ p C ~ o-° a go a ° 3 ~ a s 1 O ~ Z m ~ O O o D p ~ ~ m ~ u v v0 0 O O C n -~•1 Z ~~ ~ n ~ 7 N ~~ Q ~ .~ 4~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ m3 g} gg ~~ 9 ~~a ~~ ~N ~ n gw `p~~~ N X71, ~ ~~ Q [~ - 3 i ~ i Km, N +3a ~ Qx g Ci 5~ F~y e ~ ~ ~~+~ ~ ~ a~• * ~ ~ 7 ~N ~ 3 ~~c ~ Till .~ • ~~ g RESOLUTION N0. 22 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION DECLARING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR THE EAGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX INCREASE TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN OPEN SPACE IN EAGLE, COUNTY, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County, Colorado has appointed an open space committee to study the need for acquisition of open space in Eagle County; and WHEREAS, that committee has recommended that there is a need to acquire open space in Eagle County under the current legal framework and a 1.5 mill increase in the ad valorem property tax mill levy is the most workable method to fund the acquisition of open space; and WHEREAS, the acquisition and maintenance of significant open areas in Eagle County will continue to be more difficult and competitive, time-consuming and expensive as a result of growth and market factors; and WHEREAS, the amount of resources and revenues currently available to the County for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining open space is insufficient to finance the costs required to establish and operate an open space program; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has engaged in significant acquisitions of open space that have improved the quality of life within the Town of Vail and an Eagle County program will supplement the program in place within the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the additional revenue attributable to the increased property tax levy, including interest and other earnings, if approved by the electors of the County, would be credited to a special fund in the County treasury to be know as the County Open Space Fund to be used only for the acquisition and maintenance of open space. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. The 1.5 mill increase in the ad valorem property tax to provide for a special fund to be known as the County Open Space Fund which shall be used only for the acquisition and maintenance of open space is hereby supported because it would be advantageous to the Town of Vail and its citizens. 2. Citizens are encouraged to become fully informed about all the details of the ballot question and its affects upon them and their community before voting on November 8th. Resolution No. 22, Series o1 1996 3. The citizens of the Town are encouraged to rote "YES" for Tax increase for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining open space. 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 1994. ,~ c~~. Margare'~ A. Osterfoss, ATTEST: _~° ~m~ Holly L.' McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLU94.27 ~'~ Mayor ResolutiDn Na. 22, Series o1 1994 --~. --,. ~ ~ ~ a ~ < m ~ ~ N ~ ~ a ~ ~ -•+ cn ~ 2 ~ Q ~ ~ ~ O ~ C ~ D C z m Q ~„ o ~` Q' ~ , ;~ d ~ cp E m.O ~'~ o m r • D ~ O m~ o ~~co mQ~cD +,~ ~ D m p c~ {7d 3 ~m ~ ~' ~ in y Qma m Z D Q o~ ~ p ~ ~oo ~~~~ o~m' oo 0 x ~ ~ Qny" ~ o Q_ -~ ~ mQm ? ~~°~ om~ 7~ O ~-~ o ~ ~a~ ~m ~Q ~ °~ -~m .. ., .. ~ _ "' o ~ ~ _ ~ m O ~ m ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p m O a mo ~ ~ ~°a a° o l m ~~o ~ o ~ , ~ Q o o ~ ~ Q o o Q ~ o m ~Q ~ ro am a ~ Q ~ ~o ~ m ~ ~ o m ~ ~ m 3 m o ~ Q m m a •c o ~ ~ ~. g ' ~. ~ ° ~ 3 a w c Q. m ~ . '•~ ~ H ~ Q _ ~°mQ O``~'. _ mQ~ nro m ~ a ao o p• ° ~Q o ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ Q ~~ y o~ Q~ o~ ~ v ~ ~, (D ~ Q_ ~ ^ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ m~ Q Q Q ~~ ~ a ~ Q ~ O p a~ ~ ~ Q. (p ~ ° ~ Q~ N p Q H N a ~ 'c ~ a D o T p Q ~ _Q C3 O ~ o ~. ~ /~~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ ~ _ 0 ~ Q O ~ ~ ~ Q m ~ ~ ~ Q ~ '~t `O ~ O y ~ Q Q ~ Q ~ ~ ~ ~ 7 a ~ °- 7 C 7 7 C = ~ ~~ ~ (~ Q o v, _ ~~ ~ ~ o cD ~ O ~ m C? ~~o ~ p O a~ ~ ~ Q O ~~ Q ~ y~ ~~~ n 5 ~-~ ~ 4 ~ ~ ~ ~v ~ ~ Q ~ a~ ° ~m ~ ~ ~ i~<~ ~~~°~ ~a o ° y c mmmcu maQm a o o' a o ~ m~ ~ ~ ~ 3 x ~ ~ ~n a o ~ '~ S !Z m ~g m~ m m [yI1 yQP~ p egg ...~'~ ~~~ s'~~$;. ~~ ~~ ~ P ~~ ~ m ~ m ~~ m ~v~~ m ~~ ~ g 3 ~~ T ~ 9~ ~~T ~ ~RZi g~j ~~~ y ~ ~~ 51 •e ~ A a 3 n p ~O ~ :~ i ~ C ~ saT ~ g~ ggi83 ~ ~ t '~ Z O ~L Sg '~.$ w AP.S g 3~SS ~G 7~8s~ii ~~~' ~~ °w ~~~~ 0 C n 0 ~ Q _. ~~ w 2 ~~ O ,.... ' RESOLUTION NO. 23 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail wishes to ensure it's regulations and policies relating to development our congruents with the carrying capacity of the area's natural environment and manmade resources; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail wishes to protect the area's natural resources and recognize that they are interconnected and interdependent; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to improve efficiency in water, energy, and waste management in businesses, residences and in government; and WHEREAS, to ensure environmental compliance through proactive environmental management that will Identify Vail as an environmental leader. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. The Environmental Strategic Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. 2. The Town Manager and the Town staff are hereby authorized to take all approved actions necessary to implement the Environmental Strategic Plan. ~, ~: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon Its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ~5>`hrday of November, 1994. `-~ L MargaYet A. Osterfoss, Mayor A ST: _ ~ Holly . McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:~lESOLiJ94.23 Resolutions No. 23, Series of 1994 m ~ ~ ~ ^- J Q ^ "' C ~ -r m ~ 'Q m ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~ a ~ Q cD cn c ~o -„ ^- 3 .~ m~ m ~ o ro o~~ D Q Q ="m y ~ aro ~ m'o y ~ ~arD m~ o~ o° 3 m c3a o o ?-~ ~° 5 D m c~ a ° y m z o_o m ° ~o ~ o ~ ~ o Q~o ^-~~z a~ m Q ~ O n~^~ N^ (^ ~^ ~ H m Q a ~ a ~ c] m~ f o~ O~ f~ a m~ _~~ ^ ~~ m ao ^~ a o ^ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~ a a m a y~ y a 40 ~a.~~~3m~^°~°mcn~~ om ~®I-o~~~am~~X3~o~~ 3 ~ a o ^ aw am•° ~ ~ ^ ~ Q m.~ o, { m ~ ~ nm m aay-o -^ om`n Q ~_~ ^ ~ } Z ~ -~ ~~ c a o a Q a C~ Q O W N p p~ -"' fl. Q 'Q j ~ ~ ~ m m~~ m Q Q ~, ~ ~ Q~ Q ~ O m -Q a ~ a Q ~ cnD ~ { ~ •~ ^ n -0 7 Q 3 ~ C j~~~ C (D m ~ Z~ c o ro ro~ ^. ^ a n~ Q ^. D Q ~ o. tom ~{)m~~~~~^~ ~~ ~ ~ Q a - ~ ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ ~ I~~ Q ~ O ~ ~ Q ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Q t ro t a r ~m -P~~~^-a~ma~mwg.~cn •_ omooflQ ~-•~5~ ~~o a a~ m ~ ~n ^ ~ ~m o ~~ . ~ 3~o{roQ~a~Q{aQa. y m m m m ro a° ~ Q.fl ~~ a~ n Z R' ~ O ~ O r m ~ .~ ..+ ~ CI PP ~~ e~ n S~ ~~, ~ Lc~~. 6 ~ ~ _ ~~ . ~.. g ~~ ~ ~_;, '-- ;.~, 7~0 0 0 C ~_ Z r;N VIRONM~N'lAL S'1'RA'1'r;GIC PLAN Table of Contents Acknowledgement .........................................................2 Executive Summary ...................................................... .3 1. Introduction .......................................................... .4 2. State of the Environment ................................................ . 6 3. Trends That May Affect Vail ............................................. 10 4. Framework for Environmental Protection .................................. 12 5. Sustainable Land Use Regulation and Devel.,r...ent .......................... 13 6. Ecosystem Protection ................................................... 16 7. Environmental Efficiency ................................................ 18 8. Environmental Management and Compliance ............................... 20 9. Implementation ........................................................ 21 10. Conclusion ........................................................... 25 Appendix 1 -Environmental Success Stories - Other Environmental Plans and Studies .......................... 26 Appendix 2 -Common Wildlife Species in Vail ................................ 30 References .............................................................. 31 ~~OF` ~ ~ ~r~ ~e • `ce' Rsusel•4 Printed on Recycled Paper 1 Acl~owledgement The Town of Vail would like to thank the 55 participants of the Vail Environmental Odyssey: The Next Generation search conference who provided the foundation for the development of this plan and the many other residents that provided input throughout the planning process. This conference would not have been possible without the support of the Strategic Planning Committee which included: Bill Anderson, Vail Planning and Environmental Commission Alan Best, Eagle Valley Environmental Coalition Dave Cole, Realtor Kathy Heicher, Eagle County Planning Commission Joe Macy, Vail Associates Evie Nott, Vail Valley Medical Center & Resident Kristan Pritz, Director of Community Development Rich Phelps, USFS Tom Steinberg, Vail Town Council The project manager and for this plan was Russell Forrest and the facilitator for the search conference was Rita Schweitz of ChangeWork for the Rockies. This plan would not have been possible without the support of the Vail Town Council and the Vail Planning and Environmental Commission. 2 Executive Summary The Vail Environmental Strategic Plan provides along-term vision to protect Vail's environmental quality and defines a sustainable development strategy. The Vision Statement is the cornerstone for the goals, and action plans that are identified in this plan. The Vision describes the desired future environment for Vail that was developed from input at the Vail Environmental Odyssey Search Conference. This vision statement is: "The Town o f Vail will be a leader in natural resource stewardship and wilt strive as a community to attain environmental and economic sustainability." This Vision Statement recognizes the link between environmental quality and economic development and that a balance is needed between these two elements. It also recognizes the need to ensure a healthy environment and economy for future generations while protect- ing historical and cultural values in the com- munity. This Vision is supported by four goal areas: 1. Sustainable Land Use Regulation and Development Ensure Town of Vail regulations and policies relating to development aze•congruent with the carrying capacity of the area's natur- al environment and man-made resources. 2. Ecosystem Protection Protect the areas natural resources (air, water, soils, natural habitat) and recognize that they are interconnected and interdepen- dent. 3. Environmental Efficiency Improve efficiency in water, energy, and waste management in businesses, residences, and in government. ~. Environmental Management and Compliance Ensure environmental compliance through proactive environmental management that will identify Vail as an environmental leader. This plan identifies specific actions and a time frame for those actions that will move Vail towards its environmental vision. Together these actions define Vail's sustainable development strategy. This plan is also intended to be a dynamic plan that should be reviewed periodically to determine its effec- tiveness in dealing with environmental issues. This will require establishing a baseline for key environmental indicators to determine improvements, or lack thereof in environmen- tal quality. Therefore changes in proposed actions may be required as the need arises. This plan will help protect Vail's valuable natural resources, provide a proactive man- agement approach to environmental regula- tions, improve environmental education, encourage collaboration to solve common environmental problems, and help distinguish Vail as an environmental leader. 3 1 Introduction PURPOSE The purpose of this planning process is to develop along-term environmental work plan that will address the needs of the community as well as legislative, regulatory, and technologi- cal trends. A proactive environmental program will enable the Town of Vail to maintain and improve environmental quality in the Vail Valley. Protecting our areas natural resources is also critical in protecting our tourist based economy. A major reason why Vail has become an internationally renowned resort is because of the area's pristine natural resources. In fact, proactive environmental management and education can be incorporated into Vail's mar- keting programs. In addition, the U.S. Govern- ment and State of Colorado are increasingly requiring local communities to implement or regulate environmental programs. Proactive environmental planning reduces regulatory costs of compliance and can increase net com- munity income by reducing waste. This helps make Vail more economically competitive through cost savings and by marketing Vail as an environmentally desirable place to visit and live. Most importantly, a proactive environmen- tal program will enable the Town to be a responsible steward of the Valley's natural resources. By acting locally, the Vail communi- ty will help address, in its own way, many global environmental issues e.g. global warm- ing, acid rain, water quality degradation, loss of sensitive habitat. Many of the world's global environmental problems can only be adequate- ly addressed through the collective efforts of local communities. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN 1. Develop along-range environmental work-plan to protect and improve Vail's environmental quality. 2. Improve cooperation and collaboration to better address environmental challenges. 3. Help identify Vail as a leader in environmental stewardship/sustainable development. 4. Keep Vail environmentally proactive. BACKGROUND Environment refers to the physical, chemi- cal, and biotic conditions surrounding an organism. In the context of this plan, environ- ment refers primarily to the natural resources required by Vail's residents, guests, and area wildlife. This plan also recognizes that the ' management of the local environment is inter- relatedwith our global environment and that thinking globally and acting locally is essential. Vail's environment has gone through a dramatic transition from sheep farming in the 1930's and 1940's to an internationally renowned ski resort. The two ~VVVII veterans, Pete Seibert and Bob Packer, who established the Vail ski resort in 1959 probably could not then imagine the growth that has taken place in the Vail Valley. A first rate ski resort and the Valley's natural resources have been key ingre- dients in the success of Vail. Growth in the valley has been dramatic in the last 20 years and has raised the concern that the Town needs to take proactive steps to protect the area's natural environment so that the success of Vail would not endanger the "Golden Goose" i.e. the Valley's environment. This plan is intended to provide a framework to protect and enhance the Vail Valley a natural resources and to maintain the high degree of environmental quality that our residents and guests expect. A major step in the development of this document was "Uail's Environmental Odyssey: The Next Generation" Search Conference. On October 8th and 9th, 1993, approximately 50 different stakeholders representing various businesses, interest groups, neighborhoods and area governments met in Vail to discuss envi- ronmental issues the Town needs to address. The input from this conference, along with other public meetings, provided the foundation for this plan. This is a long-range strategic plan and it is intended to be a dynamic process where action plans are monitored and reviewed. Also changes in environmental trends should be monitored annually. So it is anticipated that this plan be revisited and adjusted as necessary to reflect changes in community needs and external trends that may affect Vail. STRUCTURE OF THE PLAN This plan is centered around a vision statement that is supported by goal areas. This plan is the culmination of a two day confer- ence, significant public input, and an analysis of environmental trends that may affect Vail in the future. This plan begins by discussing the state of environmental quality in Vail and then analyzes trends that the community needs to be aware of in developing an environmental work plan. Then four goal areas for environmental protection are identified which support the vision statement. Finally specific actions are identified to implement the goals of the plan. FIGURE 1 Strategic Planning Process Establish performance standards and monitor implementation Stakeholders identify environmental issues Scan of environmental issues - local, regional, global Implement through incentives, education, regulation, taxes, and cooperation ~i I~ The strategic planning process illustrated in Figure 1 is a dynamic process that begins with public input and analyzing environmen- tally related trends in legislation, technology, and public opinion. Then a vision, goals, and actions can be formulated and reviewed by decision makers and stakeholders. Resources for completing actions must be identified to develop an achievable action. Finally, the Town must commit to the implementation of the approved plan and monitor implementa- tion progress and effectiveness. As mentioned, trends and public opinion change over time and the plan should be modified as appropri- ate. Vail Town Council review and identify priorities Develop vision, goals and actions Town Council & PEC review and approve Complete final plan 11 Stakeholders review and identify priorities Related government units review and identify priorities Determine costs and resources to complete actions 5 State of the Environment Before a long range environmental work plan is defined, the current state of environ- mental quality in the Vail Valley should be discussed. Vail's natural resources and environ- mental quality have changed over time as the Valley has been developed. However, environ- mental quality in Vail is still high. The Vail Valley has a gold medal fishing stream, pristine mountain views, and provides habitat to many species of plants and animals. A variety of environmental programs have been developed to address specific environ- mental issues. A summary of environmental programs that the Town and other organiza- tions have implemented is discussed in Appen- dix 1. The following is a description of known environmental baseline conditions in the Vail Valley. Historical Background Prior to the 1900's, the Vail Valley consist- ed of wetlands and meadows. The primary inhabitants were the Ute Indians who periodi- cally camped in the area. In the early 1900's miners and families began settling along the Gore Creek to mine silver, lead, and zinc around Battle Mountain. After the Great Depression, sheep farming became the major activity in the valley. In the late 1930's, a state highway extended into the Gore Creek Valley under the direction of Highway Engineer Charlie Vail. During WWII, the 10th Moun- tain Division trained at Camp Hale 20 miles south of the Gore Valley. After the war two soldiers, Pete Seibert and Bob Parker ~vho had trained at Camp Hale, came back to establish a ski resort in Vail. In 1959, a Forest Service land use permit was issued to an investment group that had been formed for the Vail ski resort. The Vail resort opened on December 15, 1962 with 876 acres of skiable terrain making it the third largest ski resort in the United States. In 1966, the Town of Vail was incorporated and in 1969 Lionshead was annexed into the Town. In the 1970's, I-70 was built through the Vail Valley. Geography/ Land Cover The elevation of Vail is 8,150 feet and the summit of Vail Mountain is 11,450 Feet. The Town is approximately 10 miles long and .5 to 1 mile wide and is surrounded by the White River National Forest. The heaviest snowfall months are March and April, with the valley experiencing an average of 335 inches of snow per year. There is a total of 3,360 acres in the Town of Vail, of which 29% of the land area or 977 acres are zoned open space. There are three commercial areas (Vail Village, Lions- head, and West Vail) that consist of 155 acres or 4.6% of the land and single family residen- tial accounts for 12 % of the land (Town of Vail Land Use Plan, 1989). Interstate 70 runs through the length of the Town and covers 505 acres (15%) of land. The remaining 40% of the land area consists of multifamily, public use, and unplatted parcels. Gore Creek is the other major linear feature that runs through town and the only major water body within the town boundary. Its confluence with the Eagle River is just west of Town at Dowd Junction. Demographics The Town has grown from 400 people in the early 1970's to approximately 4,000 living in the Town of Vail in 1990 with over 2,709 people commuting into Vail daily (U.S. Census, 1990). Approximately 30,000 guests may be in Town during the peak of ski season. Vail currently has approximately 6,100 housing units (i.e.units with a kitchen). The Town of Vail estimates that it is 86% built out based on current zoning and the Vail Valley Consoli- dated Water District has estimated that Vail can expect 5 to 10 percent growth each year. Based on the 1994 Town of Vail Development Statistics Report there is the potential for 1,345 additional dwelling units in the Town of Vail. Current zoning would allow for an additional 853 single family or duplex units, 237 multi family units, and 255 accommodation units. Vegetation Several vegetation studies have been completed in the White River National Forest area. Hess and Wasser inventoried the White River National Forest in the 1980's and com- piled areport on the forest habitat types. These habitat types can be delineated by altitude and include Alpine Tundra (14,000 - 11,200 ft), Subalpine (11,200 - 10,000 ft), Montane (10,000 - 7,500 ft), and Semi-Arid (7,500 - 5,200 ft). Within the Vail Valley the primary vegetative types are Subalpine and Montane which are described below: Subalpine: Engelman spruce and Subalpine fir are characteristic of the Subalpine zone. The Town of Vail is not within the sub- alpine zone but the valley walls above Vail extend into this vegetative zone. The following species are found in this zone: Trees: Engelman spruce, Subalpine fir, I.odgepole pine, Blue spruce, Aspen Shrubs: Sagebrush, Booth's willow, Wolf s willow, Russet buffalowberry, Grouse whortleberry Grasses: Thurber fescue, Bluejoint reed- grass, Kobresia, Elksedge Montane: The Town of Vail is situated in the montane zone. The montane zone is chaz- acterized by Douglas firs and Aspen and less common Ponderosa pine. Alpine wetlands are also common in the montane in the Valley b..::.,...s. The following species are found in the montane: Trees: Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, Blue spruce, Aspen, Cottonwood, Birch, and Alder Shrubs: Juniper, Pinyon pine, Sagebrush, Serviceberry, Rose, Mountain Mahogany, Snowberry, Booth's willow, Sandbar willow, Drumond's willow, Alder, Dogwood, Grouse Whortleberry Grasses: Idaho fescue, Thurber fescue, Tufted hairgrass, Bluejoint reedgrass, Elk sedge, Bluebunch wheatgrass Habitat The Vail Valley is home to many species of plants and animals. White River National Forest as a whole provides suitable habitat for 307 vertebrate species (Table 1). Common wildlife species often seen in Vail are listed in Appendix 2. The distribution of the wildlife in and around the Town is primarily influenced by vegetation distribution which is discussed above. Wildlife species common to the Vail area are typical of Montane areas in the Rockies. Areas within the Vail Valley have also been designated as critical habitat for mule deer and elk. Both deer and elk move into the Valley from the west in the spring and then move back west in the fall as snow pushes them to lower elevations. Raptors (birds of prey) also find habitat in the Vail Valley. Gore Creek provides productive aquatic habitat for fish, macroinvertebrates, micro-organisms, plants, and terrestrial wildlife. An estimate was made in 1980 that Gore Creek has 1000 trout per mile in the 4 mile Gold Medal sec- tion. The Gold Medal section extends from Red Sandstone Creek to Intermountain. A Gold Medal fishery is a designation given by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for excellent cold water fisheries. TABLE 1 Number of Vertebrate Species Total Game Species Species Mammals 72 13 Birds 202 27 Reptiles 11 - Amphibians 5 - Fish 17 - Source: White River National Forest Management Pla n, 1986 Water Quality/Quantity Gore Creek is a major tributary of the Eagle River and is a significant visual and natural resource for the Vail Valley. Water quality and quantity are inextricably linked. Both water quality and quantity have been effected as Vail has grown over the last 30 years. Water quality and quantity directly affect aquatic habitat. The Town of Vail has analyzed historical water quality data and has found that some water quality parameters have improved over time and others have gotten worse. Statistical analysis shows that concentrations of the following parameters: Are greater below Vail than above (that is, water quality gets worse) • Suspended solids • Dissolved solids • Salts (conductivity) • Phosphorus • Ammonia • Nitrate and nitrite Have become worse over time: • Dissolved solids • Phosphorus • Nitrate and nitrite • Salts Have decreased in concentration (improved) over time: • Zinc • Manganese • Capper • Cadmium • Fecal coliform Based on available information, it appears that the primary reason for the degradation in the above mentioned water quality parameters is due to increased development and runoff. The parameters that have improved over time are most likely due to improvements made to the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Water and Sanitation District treatment plant on Forest Road. Additional biological monitoring is required to determine the significance of the water quality parameters that have gotten worse over time. The Vail Valley Consolidated Water District recently completed its Master Plan. At build out, the maximum daily demand is approximately 1,119 million gallons (mg) per year which can be compared to the 1,335 mg (4,091 acre feet) that the District has in water rights. Therefore, projected demand at build- out will be approximately 84% of the maxi- mum amount allowable under the existing water rights owned by the district. However, it should be acknowledged that the City of Denver owns approximately 45,000 acre feet of water rights in the Vail Valley that are senior to the District's. Denver has not taken action to utilize these water rights which could signifi- cantly impact Vail. The Town along with other Western Slope water users are actively partici- pating in discussions with the Front Range that are intended to identify alternatives to the use of these water rights. There is significant concern that there is not adequate water throughout the year on the Eagle River to protect aquatic habitat. The Colorado Water Conservation Board sets minimum instream flow standards to protect trout habitat. These are bare minimum stan- dards and fish kills have occurred in the Eagle River at flows above minimum instream Flow (Bureau of Reclamation, 1993). As the valley west of Vail becomes increasingly developed the pressure on the Eagle River will increase. Water quantity will become a major controlling factor in the future development of the Eagle Valley west of Dowd Junction. Groundwater The Town of Vail is dependent on ground- water wells for drinking water. There are seven drinking water wells in the Town that the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District operates located near Gore Creek in the vicinity of the Golf Course and in West Vail on Matterhorn Road. These wells are directly linked to water quality and quantity in Gore Creek since they are alluvial. This basically means that water availability and quality from these wells is directly related to quality and quantity in Gore Creek. Also the Town of Vail's use of ground- water for domestic drinking water results in a depletion of surface water in the Gore Creek between the Vail golf course wells and the Forest Road treatment plant where there is considerable return flow back to Gore Creek. Air Quality Air quality in the Vail Valley is generally very good. However, during the winter, air quality is negatively impacted by particulates emitted from fireplaces and resuspension from road sanding. The primary air quality parame- ter that has been a problem is particulate matter measured as PM10, particulate matter under 10 micrograms/cubic meter. PM10 is used as a particulate standard because particles at and smaller than this standard can be drawn into the lungs and create serious health prob- lems. Two actions have been taken to mitigate this problem. The first action was implement- ing avoluntary conversion program to encour- age residents to convert older open hearth fireplaces to clean burning technologies. This program has been successful in converting over 400 dirty fireplaces and has resulted in a noticeable decline in brown haze days. The second action that has been taken is using volcanic cinders for winter road applications instead of sand. Sand blown up into the air from trail is resulted in 39% of the contribution to PM 10. Volcanic cinders are heavier and less likely to become airborne. Solid Waste Solid waste is a major issue in the Town of Vail and in Eagle County. In a recent report prepared by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Vail was identified as one of the largest generators of solid waste on the Western Slope. A major source of solid waste is reconstruction where an old home or build- ing is demolished and a new structure is put in its place. The existing Eagle County Landfill opened in 1990 with an expected capacity of 25 years. However in 1993, the County estimated that the landfill had only 10 to 15 years of capacity remaining. A successful grass roots recycling program has been created in the county called We Recycle. We Recycle diverts approximately 5% of the waste stream. Hazardous Waste and Materials The Town of Vail does not have any large quantity generators of hazardous waste although there are a number of small quantity generators. The Town also has numerous underground and above ground storage tanks. The Fire Department currently keeps a list of hazardous materials. There are a total of approximately 109 commercial sites with some form of hazardous material located in Vail. The Town also responds to an average of 15 hazardous or special waste spills or leaks a year. The Town, under the leadership of the Fire Department, has adopted a unified inci- dent command system so that Town, State, and other local authorities can most effective- ly respond to hazardous material releases and other emergency situations. The Town also actively monitors progress on the clean-up of the Eagle Mine Superfund site located south of Minturn. The Eagle Mine is on the National Priority List (NPL) and is a source of heavy metal contamination in the Eagle River. Recent studies on fish habitat and water quality data indicate that improvements have been made to reduce heavy metal contamination. However, ongo- ing vigilance is necessary to ensure adequate progress in the Mine's clean-up. Open Space Protection The Town of Vail adopted a Comprehen- sive Open Lands Plan in 1994 that will pro- tect sensitive natural areas in Vail. Over 51 parcels are recommended for acquisition, conservation easements, or trail easements. Many of these parcels include riparian areas, wetlands, and sensitive wildlife habitat. The Gore Creek is an important wildlife corridor for small mammals and birds. A major objec- tive of this plan was to acquire or protect as many stream corridor parcels as possible. Development Controls The Town of Vail has a number of plans, regulations and policies that control develop- ment. The Zoning Code and Design Review Board regulations control how and where de- velopment may occur. The Land Use Plan, Vail Village Master Plan, Streetscape Plan, Trans- portation Master Plan, and Town of Vail Land- scape Plan also directly affect the character of development and visual appearance of Vail. 9 3 Trends That 1Viay Affect Vail Identifying key trends that may affect Vail in the future provides an opportunity to proac- tively address environmental issues. Trends analysis involves looking at historical and current information and identifying trends that will continue into the future. Key trends that were analyzed included legislative trends, public opinion polls, technology, and environ- mental quality indicators. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) pre- pared areport for the Town that discusses specific trends that is a supplement to the Vail Environmental Strategic Plan. Broad trends that may directly affect environmental quality in the Vail Valley are summarized below: 1. Public opinion remains strongly in support of environmental protection. • 80 percent of all Americans consider themselves environmentalists. Approximately 10 percent of all Americans belong to an environmental group. • In the 1994 Town of Vail Community Survey, residents identified environmental issues as being some of the most important issues to be addressed. Residents were concerned about air quality, water quantity and quality, waste management, and protec- tion of open space. • People feel that environmental protection laws have not gone far enough. In 1990, 64 percent of the American public felt that environmental laws had not gone far enough. This is significantly up from 1975 when only 3l% of the general public felt that environ- mental laws had not gone far enough. more if purchasing an environmentally friendly product. • 74 percent of Americans are willing to accept slower economic growth for a cleaner environment. 2. Increased state and local government involvement in environmental programs. Local government has become more in- volved in environmental issues for two reasons; (1) the federal government imposed responsi- bilities on them and (2) town councils have reacted to public opinion to enact their own environmental laws. However, local govern- ments are also increasingly finding difficulties in trying to comply with federal regulatory obligations without supporting funding. 3. The number of environmental laws has increased dramatically since NEPA. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of environmental laws since the pas- sage of the National Environmental Policy Act in 1970. This trend appears to be continuing. Approximately 460 environmental protection bills were introduced in the 102nd Congress. This is almost a 25 percent increase from the 101st Congress when 373 bills where intro- duced. However, there is an increasing call to consolidate environmental laws and eliminate contradictions and overlaps. The EPA is attempting to do this through their regulatory authority but this will be difficult until Congress consolidates environmental commit- tees and laws. ~ 719io of people feel that too little is being spent on protecting the environment. Public opinion surveys consistently show that people are willing to spend more on improv- ing environmental quality. This trend has gained momentum since 1975 when only 484/0 of the public felt that too little was being spent on environmental protection. • Surveys also indicate that consumers would be willing to pay up to 20 percent 4. Environmental law enforcement increased significantly over the last twenty years. The EPA and Department of Justice have significantly increased enforcement action in the last twenty years. Between 1989-1991, EPA assessed criminal and civil penalties of $201 million whereas between the years of 1972 and 1988 (16years) only $166 million in penalties were collected. Locally, the 5th 10 Judicial District has initiated an environmental law enforcement task force to aggressively prosecute environmental violations. 5. There is an increasing emphasis on pollution prevention and efi~iciency. Federal legislative approaches are moving away from the strategy of the "cork" in which they attempted to stop pollution at the end of the pipe. This approach has proven to be extremely expensive. Carol Browner, EPA Administrator, plans to focus greater effort and funding on pollution prevention. This approach is aimed at eliminating the creation of pollution. Since pollution from industry often comes from inefficiencies in the production process, pollution prevention has become attractive to industry. Polluters are finding large long-term cost savings in modifying their production process to eliminate waste and improve efficiency. Compliance, disposal, and raw material costs for production can be signif- icantly reduced through pollution prevention strategies. 6. Increased emphasis on identify- ing environmental indicators. The EPA and environmental scientists are increasingly spending more resources identify- ing key environmental indicators in natural systems that help determine the health of a natural system. This approach considers how different elements of an ecosystem interact and how different types of pollution impact natural systems. 7. Federal government implements systems (Holistic) management approach. The concept of managing systems instead of individual environmental components is becoming increasingly popular in Congress, the EPA, and other land management agencies. The Forest Service, along with other Federal Agencies, has adopted an ecosystem manage- ment approach. It is also anticipated that when the Clean Water Act is reauthorized in the next year, watershed management will be a critical element in the law requiring water quality and quantity planning based on a systems approach. A systems approach will also most likely be adopted in the reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). ESA has been criticized for not protecting natural systems, but instead protecting individual species when in fact their existence is at a critical point due to a loss of habitat. 8. Rapid growth in mountain states will strain resources. Significant population growth is expected to continue into the next five years. People are moving from the coasts to mountain states to find a better quality of life and escape urban centers. Improvements in telecommuni- cation will also increasingly allow people to work away from urban centers. Eagle County has grown significantly over the past 20 years and continues to grow rapidly. There has been a 90% increase in the number of school age children since 1980. Total population in Eagle County has grown from 7,498 in 1970 to 27,671 in 1990, an increase of 369%. Colorado as a whole is one of the fastest growing states in the United States. 9. IVlarket approaches to environmental regulation will be increasingly used. The Bush Administration began using market incentives to control pollution with the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment which established a market for major components of acid rain. Companies now pay for tons of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide (major pollu- tants that cause acid rain) that they may emit through the Chicago Board of Trade. The Clinton administration has indicated a desire to make greater use of economic incentives and market forces in environmental programs. Use of Feebate systems are discussed fre- quently (charging a surcharge to polluters and using those funds as a financial incentive for non-polluters). 11 Fram~,~ork for Environmental Protection At the October, 1993 Vail Environmental Odyssey's Search Conference participants described the desirable Future they would like to see for Vail's environment and developed action areas that needed to be addressed to attain Vail's desirable future. The participants' description of Vail's desirable future was used to develop a vision statement. The Vail Environmental Vision provides the direction for environmental programs. This statement recognizes the link between environmental quality and economic development and that a balance is needed between these two elements. It also recognizes the need to maintain a healthy environment and economy for future generations. The goals mentioned below pro- vide aframework to attain Vail's environmental vision: The specific actions for each area were reviewed and similarities between areas were identified to consolidate actions to create four major goal areas for the plan. These four goal areas are: Sustainable Land Use Regulation and Development Ensure Town of Vail regulations and policies relating to development are congruent with the carrying capacity of the area's natural environment and man-made resources and encourage sustainable economic development. Ecosystem Protection Protect the areas natural resources (air, water, soils, and natural habitat) and recognize that they are interconnected and interdepen- dent. VAIL'S ENVIRONMENTAL VISION "The Town of Vail will be a leader in natural resource stewardship and will strive as a community to attain environmental and economic sustainability." A total of 8 action areas were identified at the Search Conference that included: A. Become an environmental leader. B. Redefine development philosophy. C. Create a stronger sense of community. D. Maintain and improve the ecosystem. E. Maintain a relation of economic and environmental consideration in growth. F. Protect open space. G. Improve environmental efficiency. H. Improve mass transit and non-motorized transportation. Environmental Efficiency Improve efficiency in water, energy, and waste management in businesses, residences, and in government. Environmental Management and Compliance Ensure environmental compliance through proactive environmental management that will identify Vail as an environmental leader. Each of these goal areas supports Vail's environmental vision and is supported by action plans and resources. The next four chapters will discuss each of these goal areas in detail. 12 5 Sustainable Land Use Regulation and Development BACKGROUND Sustainable development encompasses a number of issues including: re-examining the Town's development philosophy, improving residents' and guests' sense of community, and balancing environmental protection and eco- nomic development. Sustainable development is a planning methodology where development or redevelopment is controlled by the long- term availability of resources. Sustainable development can be defined as development that meets the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations (i.e., humans and other species) to meet their own needs. Sustainable development involves understanding where sensitive natural resources are and how ele- ments (e.g., vegetation, animals, geology, water quality, air quality) of a natural system are interconnected. By understanding the carry- ing capacity of natural and man-made sys- tems, planners can identify opportunities for development or redevelopment that are com- patible with the natural environment. Carrying capacity in a natural system can be compared to carrying capacity on a man- made system such as an elevator. If the carry- ing capacity is 10 people for an elevator and 12 people get in, the elevator may not break but it may not work as efficiently. However, if 20 people squeezed in, there is a chance that the cables might break without warning. Carrying capacity can be defined as that point where the additional use of a resource results in a degraded condition. If people can develop without exceeding carrying capacities for natural and man-made resources then they are living sustainably. It should also be acknowledged that with technology or mitiga- tion the use of a resource and its carrying capacity can be increased. For example, state of the art water treatment technology can increase the number of people that could be supported in an area if water treatment is a limiting factor. However, the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of implementing mitigation or state of the art technology have to be evaluated on a case by case basis. In practical terms, sustainable develop- ment means ensuring that development does not exceed carrying capacity, e.g., a develop- mentdoes not permanently impact wetlands, the vegetative cover around streams and lakes, or displace wildlife. In order to create a sustainable community, the Town will also inevitably need to reduce waste generation, minimize energy and water usage, as well as make sure development does not exceed the ability to provide water, power, sewage treat- ment, and other public services without deteriorating environmental quality. Determining carrying capacity involves determining what the natural and man-made resources can accommodate without being permanently degraded. By staying within the community's carrying capacity, the Town will act as a global partner with other communi- ties to help address the world's environmental concerns. By acting locally, the Town 13 becomes part of the solution in solving global environmental problems. In the context of this plan, the geographic area far determining carrying capacity will vary depending on the resource in question. For example, when considering water quantity the entire Eagle River basin should be exam- ined since Vail depends on water from Black Lakes and now the upper Eagle River. The primary geographic area of concern for air quality is in the Vail Valley in that woodburn- ing in Vail Valley is the most significant factor that influences airborne particulate matter. OBJECTIVES ~ Ensure development does not exceed carrying capacity for both human and natural resources through implementation of environmental programs, policies, and regulations. • Develop a transportation system that minimizes impacts to natural and man-made resources. • Educate residents and businesses on strategies to foster environmental steward- ship. • Promote and recognize sustainable devel- opment and environmental (eco) tourism (e.g., interpretive hiking, environmental education on Vail Mountain). • Instill a strong sense of community for residents through the implementation of environmental programs. ACTIONS 1. Through an environmental assessment of the community, determine key resources that need defined carrying capacities. The Town then needs to identify those carrying capacities and develop strategies for staying within those limits. The Town will need to identify mitigation strategies if carrying capacity has been exceeded for critical man- made or natural resources. 2. Develop incentives to promote a sustain- able community in Vail. 3. Improve public involvement in environ- mental programs through regular newspaper articles, involvement in projects, and local access T.V. 4. Encourage businesses and government to adopt The Vail Environmental Principles (Tailored from the Valdez Principles) through education and incentives. The Vail Environmental Principles 1. Sustainable use of natural resources 2. Reduction of disposable waste 3. Wise use of energy 4. Environmental risk reduction 5. Marketing of safe products and services 6. Disclosure of environmental risk 7. Designate an envirnnmental manager 8. Annual environmental audits/assessments 5. Review international, national, and state policies for sustainable development and as appropriate, draft local regulations/polices that support them. 6. Implement the Maurie Nottingham Environmental Quality Award to recognize businesses and individuals that demonstrate environmental leadership. Criteria for this award have been developed and would be awarded based on the ability of the appli- cant to meet those criteria. 7. Develop or tighten regulations, as neces- sary, to help ensure development does not exceed carrying capacity for human or natural resources and is consistent with the community's mountain character. This action would include the following tasks: a. Review Design Review Board guide- lines For buildings and landscaping to ensure the design principles are environ- mentally sound. b. Reevaluate the criteria and need for the Hillside Residential District. 19 from Dillon to Parachute along the I-70 corridor and reaches south to Aspen and Leadville. The estimated cost to implement the high priority actions is $350 million. The Town of Vail would benefit significantly by the proposed rail d. Update the Vail Land Use Plan. e. Complete text changes to the Agriculture Open Space and Greenbelt Natural Open Space zone districts as well as review parcel zoning and make necessary rezoning changes to ensure effective protection of sensitive natural open spaces. 8. Utilize carrying capacity thresholds when reviewing development applications. For example, this would involve evaluating water availability and the ability to maintain adequate stream flows and using that infor- mation in reviewing development. 9. Review the Inter-Mountain Transpor- tation Plan and determine how the Town of Vail should assist in the implementation of this plan. This plan identifies actions to improve mass transit, cycling, and pedestri- an transportation in the Inter-Mountain Transportation Region. This region extends from Denver to Vail. 10. The efforts of the Vail Housing Authority should be acknowledged and supported in providing housing to Vail employees. Over 2,700 employees commute to Vail every day from Leadville, Gypsum and everywhere in between. This commute is necessary because housing is often beyond the economic means of Vail employees. Providing housing to employees in Vail decreases the significant environ- mental impacts of automobile traffic and increases the sense of community in the Town. By maintaining a strong sense of community, residents are more likely to become active in protecting their environ- ment. Providing "attainable" housing for Vail employees will help make Vail a more environmentally sustainable community and should be a high priority for business- es, private citizens, and the Town. 15 c. Protect riparian areas around Gore Creek and its tributaries. 6 Ecosystem Protection BACKGROUND Ecosystem protection provides a holistic approach to resource management. An ecosys- tem can be defined as a community of indepen- dentorganisms (plants and animals) and the abiotic (nonliving) environment they inhabit and interact with in a geographic area. Ecosystem management involves maintain- ing ahealthy natural and man-made system. Traditionally, environmental regulations have focused on key problem areas such as a major point source of water pollution or trying to save an endangered species in an area. Trying to mitigate the symptoms of environmental degradation has led to reacting to major envi- ronmental problems rather than trying to prevent them in the first place. Environmental scientists and policy makers now see that ecosystem management is a more effective method of protecting the environment. The Town of Vail is located within a sensitive ecosystem that provides critical habitat to a number of terrestrial and aquatic. species. The water quality and air quality are also sensi- tive to devel- opment. Since an ecosystem can consist of thousands of species, geo- logic and soil conditions, water resources, and air quality, it is essential to determine key elements of an ecosystem that reflect the general health of a natural system. For instance, a healthy rain- bow trout population can be an effective indi- cator of good water quality. Therefore it is not necessary to measure every organism in an ecosystem to protect it, although it is necessary to carefully determine indicator measurements and thresholds for those measurements. It should also be acknowledged that no one governmental entity can protect an ecosystem, since an ecosystem boundary does not conform to political boundaries. Therefore, collabora- tion among governmental entities and private property owners in an ecosystem is necessary to ensure effective protection. OBJECTIVES ~ Determine key thresholds for air quality, water quality, and protection of critical habitat in and around the Town of Vail as they relate to development or human induced stress. • Ensure a sustainable trout population in the Gore Creek. • Identify and protect sensitive natural areas e.g. wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat, wellhead protection areas, aquifer recharge areas, view corridors, areas prone to ero- sion, and steep slopes. • Reduce PMIO levels through wood fire- place conversions and best management practices (e.g, volcanic cinders, regular street sweeping) of winter road applications. ACTIONS 1. Conduct an environmental assessment of the Town of Vail. This study would identify environmental risks (hazardous materials that could be released, obstruction of wildlife corridors, use of chlorine in pools) and impacts in the Town. It would also provide recommendations to improve effi- ciency in the use of natural resources. The assessment will also help identify key thresholds for the use of natural resources and public services. A major benefit of this assessment would be to establish a baseline for environmental quality by which future environmental programs could be measured. 16 It would also help identify the need for new regulations or modifications to existing regulations. 2. Implement the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. The action plan may need to be modified after the environmental assessment of the community is completed. 3. Implement an information program for residents, guests, and students to improve the communities understanding of our ecosystem. This program could include an environmental summer camp, volunteer (youth and adult) environmental projects, newspaper articles, and expansion of pro- gramsoffered at the Vail Nature Center. 4. Evaluate existing policies to determine if changes are required or whether new polices are needed to protect the ecosystem. This may include: a. controls on development to protect sensitive natural areas. 6. landscape requirements to minimize water consumption, improve wildlife habitat, and to protect mature trees. c. air quality regulations. d. regulations/policies to reduce water quality impacts from nonpoint source contribution. e. water conservation. F. wellhead protection program to pre- vent impacts to groundwater wells. 5. Conduct a habitat study of the Gore Creek to determine species composition and numbers. This study would evaluate habitat conditions and water quality and determine what steps are needed to protect or improve aquatic habitat in Gore Creek. The next and most important step of this study would be to implement specific actions from the study. One key outcome of this study would be to determine optimal stream Flows to maintain Vail's Gold Medal fishing status. 6. Implement a stream watch program to better manage the Gore Creek and enforce regulations. This program would involve training volunteers to help report violations of DOW fishing regulations and TOV regulations. They can also serve as an informational source for recreationalists and fisherman using Gore Creek. 7. Complete an urban wildlife study for Vail which would utilize the information in the Open Lands Plan. This study would focus on identifying and improving wildlife corridors and educating residents on living in a mountain community where individu- als may come in close contact with wildlife. Another aspect of this program should be an effort to encourage residents to use bear proof garbage cans to reduce conflicts with Black Bears. This may involve requiring bear proof garbage cans for new develop- ment and/or requiring these type of con- tainers for areas that are experiencing bear problems. 8. Work with the White River Forest Service and the County to promote an eco- system approach to forest and land man- agement. 9. Develop a tree and vegetation protection program that respects private property rights and ensures the protection of valu- able trees and other vegetation critical for wildlife habitat, aesthetics, and soil stabi- lization. This program would encourage the use of native species with low water demands. Educatjon and possibly regula- tions should be implemented that reduce dependency on chemicals and water for landscaping. 10. Continue the annual Trees For Vail event and implement the Town of Vail Landscape Plan. 11. The I-70 corridor is a major source of environmental impacts in the Vail area. Noise, water, and air pollution are generat- ed by interstate vehicular traffic. Action needs to be taken to reduce these impacts. The first part of this action would be a feasibility study to determine the best methods for mitigating specific impacts along the I-70 corridor. The second part of this action would be implementing the mitigation actions. 17 7 Environmental Efficiency BACKGROZTND This goal area focuses on resource conser- vation in the Town of Vail in three areas: ener- gy, water and waste management. Resource conservation is an integral component in a sustainable community. It reduces the amount of nonrenewable resources that are required to supply a community and it reduces the amount of waste generated that must be disposed or emitted into the environment. OBJECTIVES 1. Reduce total energy consumption per capita in the Town of Vail by 5% by the year 2000. 2. Reduce per capita domestic water con- sumption by 15% by the year 2000. 3. Develop a comprehensive waste manage- ment program that will reduce the disposal of waste by (as measured in tons per year measured at the Eagle County Landfill) 30% within the Town of Vail by 2000 and reduce toxicity in the waste stream. ACTIONS It should be noted that each of the action areas For energy, water, and waste manage- ment have an education, incentive, and regulation component to them. There is also a preference to first imple- menteducational and incentive programs before implementing new regulations. However, it is recognized that regulation may be the only effective way to achieve the above stated objectives. It should also be noted that programs need to be tailored to different populations in the Vail community including primary and second home owners, guests, business owners, and employees. 1. Establish a baseline in 1995 for water conservation, energy conservation, and waste production so that the implementation of the above mentioned objectives can be measured. 2. Develop a comprehensive energy conservation program through the following methods: a. Education on energy saving devices and building techniques. b. Provide energy audits for residences and buildings to determine the most cost effective means of reducing energy consumption. c. Provide tours of energy efficient model homes. d. Create incentives for implementing energy conservation techniques. e. Create or change Town regulations to mandate energy conservation in building practices. f. Expand mass transit to reduce gas consumption. g. Develop and distribute a List of energy conserving appliances that can be pur- chased in the area. 3. Work with the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District to determine water use patterns and then develop a water conserva- tion report which will recommend water conservation techniques that might include: a. Education on water conservation. 18 b. Working with home and business owners to recommend the most cost effective methods for water conservation. c. Incentives for implementing water conservation techniques. d. Tours of model homes or buildings that use water conservation technology. e. Changes in regulations to reduce water consumption (e.g. low water landscaping requirements, building codes on low flow toilets and shower heads). f. Developing and distributing a list of water saving products. 4. Implement an integrated solid waste management program for the Town of Vail that will utilize the following hierarchy: 1) reduce, 2) reuse, 3) and recycle. Reduction is the first priority because it can be the most cost effective and is the most environmentally friendly approach to waste management. Reusing and recycling waste divert refuse from landfills but they do require energy and a processing system to operate. The following will be components of this program: a. Use the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments solid waste study for Eagle County to determine waste stream characteristics in the Town of Vail. b. Develop an educational program and incentives to encourage individuals and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle. c. Through education and incentives encourage food service establishments to buy recycled materials, use reusable products, and to implement recycling. d. Develop programs or policies to reduce the generation of construction waste. e. Develop a composting program to divert yard waste from the landfill. E Work with We Recycle to increase waste diversion to 30% by 2000 based on the baseline year mentioned in action 1. g. Encourage users of hazardous mate- rials through education and incentives to use less toxic products and when they do use hazardous materials to safely store and dispose of them. h. Develop a program to encourage households to use clean alternatives to household hazardous waste generating products (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, cleaners). i. Evaluate and implement, if feasible, an impact fee for new development or redevelopment to pay for recycling and waste disposal services. j. Evaluate and implement, if feasible, a bottle deposit that would provide an economic incentive for individuals to return bottles for reuse. 5. Evaluate and implement, if Feasible, a green tax on products which are wasteful or simply not environmentally friendly. This would be an additional sales tax on specific products that are not environmen- tally friendly i.e., disposable bags, house- hold hazardous materials. The concept behind this type of tax is that it discourages the use of "wasteful" products and provides a revenue source for environmental pro- grams. The economic impacts benefits would have to be closely examined before implementing this action. 6. An alternative to action #5 is identifying and promoting products that are environ- mentally friendly (i.e. minimize packaging, recyclable, use recycled materials, non- toxic). This can be done with a "green" tag or through a list of green products that are available in the community. 7. Develop an incentive program to encour- age the development of "green" buildings which accomplish the objectives mentioned above. Incentives could include additional GRFA, density, or other incentives. 19 E:~ 2. Have the Town of Vail recognized as an environ- mental leader through implementa- tion of envi- ronmental programs. ACTIONS 1. Conduct an environmental review of Town facilities and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This review will recommend specific action that the Town needs to take to reduce natural resource consumption and environmental risk. 2. Identify sources of hazardous materials in the Town and recommend clean alternatives, if available, and provide property owners with information on proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. 3. Implement a training program for Town staff and other key agencies to effectively respond to hazardous waste incidents. 4. Identify locations of all underground and above ground storage tanks and provide recommendations to reduce environmental risk. 5. Identify grants for environmental pro- grams and actively seek out environmental awards that Vail might be eligible for. 6. Evaluate whether a new Environmental Commission is required to provide guidance for Town environmental programs. 7. Host environmental conferences and forums to inform residents of environmental issues and to help recognize Vail as an environmental leader. 8. Provide environmental educational opportunities, e.g. summer camp for high school students. It may be desirable to develop an environmental educational institute or learning center to provide valu- able educational opportunities and to act as a cornerstone for identifying Vail as an environmental leader. 9. Develop a means to inform business and general contractors about new Federal and State of Colorado environmental regulations (e.g. notification of asbestos abatement). 10. Install a dedicated environmental hotline. 20 Environmental 1~dlanagement and Compliance BACKGROUND This goal area is focused on ensuring the Town of Vail is a leader in environmental management and compliance. The number of environmental regulations that municipalities must comply with continues to increase sign~- cantly. The Town of Vail wants to go one step beyond compliance and be proactive to potentially new environmental regulations that are on the horizon. Through a program of proactive environmental management, Vail will become a recognized leader in environmental quality. OBJECTIVES 1. Develop a proactive environmental man- agementprogram that will address ever increasingly stringent environmental regulations. 9 Implementation Implementation of this plan will require time, money, people, TABLE 3 and cooperation among stake- Implementation Costs holders in the community. Full Year Cost implementation will also require ' cooperation from other govern- 1995 $28,250 (excludes revision of land use plan) mental entities since environ- 1996 $29,000 mental issues do not stop at 1997 $71,000 political boundaries. The objec- 1998 $71,000 five of this section is to summa- Total $199,250 rize the actions stated in the four goal areas, estimate costs, set Notes: a. Costs exclude open lands plan costs of $4.5 million priorities, and identify stake- paid from Real Estate Transfer Tax. holders that are needed to imple- b. Costs exclude mass transit costs ($90 - $350 million) since ment the actions. It should be implementation schedule still needs to be defined by Inter- recognized that several actions Mountain Planning Region. apply to two or more goal areas. c. Annual ongoing cost will initially be $4,500. For example the environmental assessment discussed in the sustainable devel- opmentgoal area is also an action for ecosys- tem protection. COSTS The implementation of this plan is based on a four year action plan. Many of the pro- grams or policies implemented in this four year period will be ongoing in nature and will require monitoring. Table 3 lists the associated costs that are estimated for each year of the implementation plan. These costs reflect the actions that are described in Table 4. ACTION PLAN This plan has three basic types of actions; 1) education, 2) incentives, and 3) regulation. All three of this actions have costs both eco- nomic and political. It is recommended that all three of these techniques be used but that priority be given to education and incentives. In some cases, it may be necessary to quickly pass new regulations, particularly in the area of land use controls. It should be noted that local regulations have to be at least as stringent or more stringent than Federal or State of Colorado Regulations. Table d summarizes the major actions and how they will be implemented. Each action may apply to several goal areas. The third column lists the applicable goal areas that apply to each action. Action costs are rough estimates and may be shared by several stake- holders. This plan is intended to provide a work program for the Town of Vail and iden- tify other stakeholders to participate in imple- mentation. This plan does not obligate them in any way to participate in this plan. However, this will give the Town direction in terms of other stakeholders it should encourage to participate in this plan's implementation. FINANCING IIVIPLEIVIENTATION Currently the Town funds environmental programs at approximately $20,000 per year and has two staff members to work on envi- ronmental programs and carry out environ- mental health inspections. The plan will require creative methods to fully implement this program with existing resources. Additional sources of funding that could be used include: US EPA Grants The Environmental Protection Agency has over a 100 different grants where a municipality or state may apply to obtain funding for environmental programs. The Town has obtained over $20,000 in EPA grants through Northwest Colorado Council of Governments to help fund the stormwater discharge study. Many EPA grants require matching funding and a significant amount of work to complete the grant application. 21 Nevertheless, this funding source should be pursued to augment Town funds. Technical Assistance The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments awards three technical assistance grants a year for planning projects. The Town was awarded a technical assistance grant to identify environmental trends that may affect Vail in the future. It is recommended that the Town continue to pursue these grants from NWCCOG for planning-related environmental projects. Also other Federal and quasi public agencies provide technical assistance to com- munities. For instance, the National Park Service has a technical assistance grant for river and stream management. The National Heritage Program can provide assistance in identifying sensitive natural areas. Another organization that could provide technical services to the Town is the Sustainable Futures Society. The Sustainable Futures Society consists of professors and other environmental professionals who can assist with community environmental projects. The State of Colorado can also provide technical assistance through the Office of Business Development and the OElice of Energy Conservation. band Trusts Organizations like the Nature Conser- vancy or Colorado Open Iands can help communities cost-effectively protect environ- mentally sensitive open space. These types of organizations can have significant financial backing and experience in protecting natural resources. Volunteer Community Support Community volunteers could be used on many of the recommendations. For instance local naturalists could assist with habitat stud- ies. We Recycle could provide valuable assis- tance in the development of an integrated solid waste program. The real estate community could possibly assist with open houses for energy efficient homes. Volunteer Environmental Educ1,~:... S Environmental education is a key compo- nent of this plan. Educational programs are needed for schools, businesses, government, and the general public. The Vail Valley has many individuals that have significant knowl- edge and interest in environmental issues. The Town and other stakeholders may fmance the creation of educational programs but could use volunteers to inform residents and businesses on various environmental topics mentioned in this plan. Impact Fees A possible source of revenue that has been used in other communities is to create a development impact fee to fund certain types of environmental projects. For instance an impact fee could be established for new devel- opment or redevelopment that would help create a fund for waste management, habitat improvement and tree replanting. Private/Public Partnerships Collaborative efforts between the Town and other interested stakeholders should be an integral component of implementing this plan. Organizations that have an environmental interest should be approached to cooperatively implement programs. For instance both Vail Associates and the Vail Alpine Gardens have expressed an interest in providing environmen- tal education. The Town has worked with the County, fireplace retailers, and Public Service to develop an incentive program to encourage property owners to convert dirty burning fireplaces to clean burning state of the art units. The Town should actively seek other interested stake holders to collaborate with on environmental programs. Universities Universities and colleges are also sources of technical assistance. Most universities have natural resource or environmental science programs with graduate students who might be utilized to work on projects. Working with graduate students on environmental projects can provide the Town with free or inexpensive labor while providing the student an opportu- nity to complete thesis or graduate course work. Extend Time Frame The annual cost for implementing the action plan could be reduced by extending the implementation schedule. 22 i Stsrt Year Action Ongoing Work with the USFS & County to implement ecosystem management Ongoing Seek out environmental awards and grants Ongoing Air Quality Program Ongoing Implement Open Lands Plan Ongoing Environmental Quality Award Ongoing Improve public education and involvement 1995 Complete Open Land Zone District changes 1995 Determine baseline for energy usage, water usage, and waste generation 1995 Prepare Tree/Vegetation Protection Ordinance 1995 Create a dedicated environmental hotline 1995 Develop a water conservation program 1995 Evaluate need to create an environmental commission 1995 Revise Land Use Plan 1995 Develop an Integrated Waste Management Program 1996 I Revise EIR regulation 1996 Implement a habitat improvement program for Gore Creek 1996 I Environmental Assessment (EA) 1996 I Revising DRB and zoning regulations TABLE 4 Action Plan Applicable Time Goal(s) Requirement 2 Ongoing 4 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 All 1, 2 3 Ongoing Ongoing 1994-9T 1995-99 Ongoing 3 months 3 months 2 4 1, 3 4 1, 2 1, 3 3 months N/A 1 year 2 months 1 year 1 year 1, 2 12 months 2 ( 2 years 1,2,4 I, 2 1 year 1 year Eet. Coat/ Staff Time 40 hours/year 120 hours/year $2,000 $4.5 million $500 $2,000 for educa- tional material 80 hours $4,0001 120 hours $1,000 for intern $250 $8,000 30 hours $160,000 CIP Budget $15,000 40 hours $15,000 24 months $12,000 200 hours Stakeholders TOV, USFS, VA White River National Forest TOV, businesses, residents TOV, Public Service Co., retailers, banks Council & staff TOU, VA, Public Service Co. TOV, VA, USFS, Nature Center TOV & residents TOV, VA, Holy Cross, Public Service, Vail Valley Consolidated Water District Vail Alpine Garden, TOV Landscapers TOV -Comm Dev TOV, Water District, NWCCOG ' Council, PEC, & stall' TOV & public TOV, We Recycle, BFI, NWCCOG TOV Trout Unlimited, DOW, TOV Town of Vail, business owners Comm Dev & public 23 i Start Year 1496 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 Note: This Action Develop incentives to promote environmentally friendly economic development Review implementation of InterMountain Transportation Plan Education to promote sustainable development practices Education on area ecosystem Host annual environmental symposium Habitat improvement for wildlife Begin implementing recommendations from Stormwater Discharge Plan Develop a hazardous material assistance program Implement a model home program to demonstrate energy, water, and natural resource conservation Conduct an energy audit of community and develop energy conservation strategies I Develop an [-70 environmental mitigation plan Table reflects estimated costs. TABLE 4 (Continued) Action Plan Applicable Time Est. Cost/ Goal(s) Requirement Staff Time 1 6 months I $2,000 for promotion 1 ~ 10 years ~ 200 hours 1, 3 1, 2 4 2 2 4 3 1, 3 2, 4 Ongoing Ongoing 12 months 6 months 6 months 4 months 4 months $5,000 $1,000 100 hours $15,000 $50,000 $10,000 $1,000 ar $10,000 ar $50,000 Stalceholdere Town of Vail, private sector Inter-Mountain Flanning Region & CDOT & U.S. DOT TOV, Rocky Mt. Institute, building community Nature Center, TOV, Alpine Gardens, schools Vail Symposium, TOV TOV, DOW, USFS, National Heritage Program TOV, VA, Water District Fire Dept. and Env. Health TOV, Home builders Assoc., Board of Realtors TOV, Holy Cross, Public Service, Rocky Mt. Institute, builders ~ TOV, DOT 29 to Conclusion The Vail Environmental Strategic Plan defines a direction to make Vail an environ- mental leader. Proactive environmental man- agement and stewardship are essential in maintaining the natural mountain character of Vail. Protecting the natural character of Vail is also essential to ensure long-term economic vitality since the valley's natural resources are a key element in the economic success of Vail. This Plan defines a vision statement that the Town will strive to obtain. To reach this vision four goal areas have been defined and actions plans were developed to address these goals. The four goal areas cover a comprehen- sive list of environmental issues from air quali- ty protection to environmentally sound design principles. The plan also defimes an implemen- tation plan with estimated costs to provide a practical means of implementing this plan. This plan provides a framework for envi- ronmental management, education, and regula- tion in the Town of Vail. Benefits of this plan's implementation include: 1. Directly addressing concerns identified in the 1994 community survey by providing a long-range environmental workplan to protect and improve Vail's environment. 2. Improving cooperation and collaboration with other stakeholders on environmental programs. 3. Recognizing Vail as a leader in environ- mental stewardship. 4. Improving the sense of community by active participation in the implementation of this plan by residents, businesses, interest groups, and government. 5. Keeping Vail environmentally proactive and reducing compliance costs. Implementation of the four year action plan will allow these benefits to be realized. Many of the actions outlined in Table 4 will also require ongoing support. This plan provides a direction for attaining the Town's environmental vision and is also dynamic so that actions can be modified to adjust for changes in trends and public concerns. Monitoring implementation will also be required to ensure effectiveness. Through this strategic planning process, the Town of Vail will set a standard for envi- ronmental protection and natural resource stewardship. The Town will join other com- munities in helping to solve global environ- mental challenges through local actions. Thinking globally and acting locally has been a key ingredient in making Vail an interna- tional leader as a ski resort and will also help distinguish Vail as an environmental leader. 25 Appendix 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS STORIES • In 1980 the Town of Vail completed a Gore Valley Capacity Study which was prepared by Gage Davis Associates, Inc. The study consist- ed of a series of surveys and questionnaires which were conducted on 25 days during the course of the entire 1979-1980 ski season. Seven different surveys were conducted in all, on both peak and non-peak days. Surveys applicable to environmental issues include: The Skier Survey, The Transportation Survey, and The Employee Housing Survey. In addition, data was gathered regarding water and sewage usage, weather and air quality, bus and parking lot utilization, and zoning and development statistics in the Gore Valley. • In 1980 the Town of Vail established a 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax to acquire and pro- tect open space in the Town of Vail. • In 1989 We Recycle was established as a not- for-profit company to provide recycling ser- vices to Eagle County. This has been a grass roots effort in Eagle County that now diverts approximately 4°l0 of the waste stream. ~ In 1990, the Town of Vail implemented regulations that prohibited open hearth fire- places from being built in the Town of Vail. The Town also initiated an incentive program to convert existing dirty burning fireplaces to clean burning fu•eplaces. To date over 400 voluntary conversions have occurred and the brown haze problem in the Town has been significantly reduced. • In 1992 the Town initiated a Stormwater Discharge program to reduce water quality impacts from runoll". With the assistance of NWCCOG the Town has completed a compre- hensive survey of water quality impacts and is now working on developing programs to mitigate nonpoint sources of water quality impacts. • In 1993, the Town completed a biological survey of the Vail Valley with the assistance of the National Heritage Program which identi- fied sensitive natural areas in the Town that should be protected. ~ In 1993 the Vail Symposium was focused on healthy communities which in large part dis- cussed environmental issues. The Director of the United Nations Environmental Program was a speaker at this symposium. • In 1993 the Town of Vail created the Maurie Nottingham Environmental Quality Award to recognize outstanding environmental programs or efforts in the community. • In 1994 the Town of Vail adopted a compre- hensive C-pen Lands Plan that laid out a 4 year action plan to acquire or protect sensitive natural areas and areas needed for outdoor recreation. • In 1992, the Trees for Vail program was initiated. This is an annual volunteer event in the summer to plant trees in the Town of Vail. • The Town of Vail has adopted and begun implementation of a landscape plan to improve vegetative cover in public areas. • The Town of Vail has adopted a waste management policy. 26 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS AND STUDIES I. Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements 1. Environmental Assessment: Vail Ski Area Expansion. White River National Forest -Holy Cross Ranger District. Eagle County, Colorado, November 25, 1986. This Environmental Assessment discusses amending the Vail Area Master Development Plan. The Forest Service chose to adopt the proposal which allows for the expansion of existing boundaries of the Vail Area Ski Area to include the headwater drainage of Mill Creek and Two Elk Creek. This assessment analyzes the issues, alternatives to the propos- al, effects of the proposal and various alterna- tives, and discusses mitigating measures which could reduce the impacts. The document specifically addresses environmental conse- quences on the Biophysical and Socioeconomic Environments. 2. I-7~lMain Interchange Improvements Environmental Assessment. By the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, and the Colorado Department of Highways. October, 1987. An Environmental Assessment of a pro- posed project to modify the I-70/Main Vail Interchange in Vail, Colorado. This document addresses the following environmental impacts and mitigation measures: Archaeology/ Paleontology, History, Sociology and Econom- ics, Land Use, Air Quality, Noise, Ecology, Wetlands, Threatened and Endangered Species, Water Quality, Water Quality Per- mits, Hydrology, Floodplain, Farmlands, Right-Of--Way, Traffic Operations, Traffic Safety, Park and Recreation Lands, and Public Involvement. II. Water Quality Studies, Reports, Plans, and Environmental Assessments 1. Upper Eagle Valley Nonpoint Source Assessment and Control Plan. Volume 1: Assessment of Nonpoint Sources. Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII. February, 1980. By Engineering Science Inc. Study is primarily concerned with exist- ing and potential nonpoint sources of water pollution in the Upper Eagle Valley of Colorado. Source categories that are consid- ered include, but are not limited to, urban runoff, construction activity, highway runoff and mining activities. In addition, the study addresses the development of site specific solutions for problems that are needed to significantly reduce nonpoint source pollution and to meet water quality standards. 2. Gore Creek Hydrology Report. Prepared by Hydro-Triad, LTD. March 19, 1975. The Gore Creek Hydrology Report presents the methodology used for the hydro- logic and hydraulic analyses utilized in the Gore Creek Flood Plain Study. Important environmental issues addressed include: Gore Creek History and Basin Description, Geology, Soils, Vegetal Cover, Hydrologic Records, Moisture Sources, Rainfall Precipitating, Snowfall Precipitation, Stream- flow, Effects of Development on Flooding, Design Floods, Gore Creek Channel Characteristics, Characteristics of Flooding, Flood Plain Computations and Methodology, and Black Lake Dams. 3. Gore Creek Floodplain Information. Colorado Water Conservation Board, Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. Prepared by Hydro-Triad, LTD. June, 1975. This hydrologic study defines flooding threats to existing development and provides for orderly growth within the valley. In gener- al, the study focuses on four major subjects which are: Gore Creek Area History and Background, Gore Creek Basin Description, Hydrology, Channel Flow Characteristics, and Flooding. 4. Gore Creek Floodplain Amendment. Colorado Water Conservation Board. Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. Prepared by Hydro-Triad, LTD. January, 1978. 27 This Amendment to the Gore Creek Floodplain Information Reports includes a hydraulic evaluation of two new bridges on Gore Creek. The Flood plains as previously established in the Gore Creek Floodplain Information Reports were revised accordingly. 5. Gore Creek 500 Year Recurrence Interval Fioodplain. Colorado Water Conservation Board. Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. Prepared by Hydro- Triad, LTD. November 2, 1976. Enclosed in the study is a set of plates delineating both the 100 year and 500 year flood plains. A brief description of the Gore Creek hydrology and discharge computations is presented. Additionally, a discussion of Flood stage computation procedure is included. The document provides less detailed information describing the basin, vegetation, and infiltra- tion rates. 6. Gore Creek -Potential Flood Damage and Improvement Recommendations. Colorado Water Conservation Board. Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. Prepared by Hydro- Triad, LTD. November, 1975. The report indicates several areas of problem flooding along Gore Creek. It con- tains recommendations for alleviation of dam- ages during flood, recommendations for maintaining roadway access during flooding, and a suggested ordinance for systematic usage. In effect, it is a flood plain management tool which is aimed at striking a happy medium between no flood plain development and the kind of flood plain development which has characterized our abuses of the rivers in the past. 7. Gore Creek Valley Water Resources study. Prepared for Ken R. White Company, Consulting Engineers. Denver, CO - Blatchly Associates, Consulting Water Engineers, Denver, CO. September, 1975. Study includes an analysis of the water supply position of the Vail Water and Sanitation District, and an evaluation of the potential for consolidating the Vail District with five other municipal water organizations in the Valley. $. Preliminary Planning and Feasibility Study: Reuse of Municipal Waste Water Effluent. Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee, Vail, Colorado. In The Gore Creek Valley and Upper Eagle Valley, Colorado. November, 1978. The report addresses the potential for reuse of wastewater effluent generated from the treatment plants at Vail and Avon, Colorado. It found that, although technically possible, none of the potential reuse alterna- tives are even close to being cost effective, and they lend little, if any, environmental benefit to the area. 9. Vail Nonpoint Source Water Quality Management Program Part I: Project Results From 1992. March, 1993. Prepared by Northeast Colorado Council of Governments. The project provides a detailed manage- ment program which documents current and potential water quality problems and provides recommendations on management practices and regulation controls to protect water quality from nonpoint sources of pollutants. 10. Gilman Mine Water Resource Study. Gore Creek Valley Water Authority Committee, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Environmental Engineers. Denver, CO. November, 1978. The purpose of the report was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Gilman Mine, and others as water storage reservoirs, to provide water supply and stream augmentation water for some of the water districts located along Gore Greek and the Upper Eagle River. The study found that such usage of the mines was technically possible, but not feasible. 11. Water Quality Consideration for Highway Planning and Construction: I-70 -Vail Pass, Colorado. U.S. Forest Service, White River National Forest, Glenwood Springs, CO. April, 1978. 28 The construction of the four-lane highway over Vail Pass, Colorado, has provided the opportunity to implement many new and innovative erosion control measures on the new and sensitive, high elevation, mountain pass. This report evaluates the performance of these erosion and sediment control structures. 12. I-70 in a Mountain Environment, Uail Pass, Colorado. Prepared by the Colorado Department of Highways for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Adminis- tration Office of Development in Cooperation with the United States Forest Service. October, 1987. This booklet claims to illustrate a success- ful environmental protection effort through the interagency cooperation. The booklet stressed that professional expertise provided by various agencies presented a truly interdisciplinary effort. In general, the book documents the many innovative ideas, designs, and construc- tion techniques used in the planning, design, and construction of Interstate Highway 70 over Vail Pass. Successful solutions for many of the sensitive environmental problems of the highway development were found and applied through the cooperation of many different agencies and professionals. III.Other Related Reports, Studies, and Plans I .Rapid Mass-Wasting Processes: vail, co. Arthur Mears, Gunnison, CO. April, 1977. This report supplements maps of rapid mass-wasting processes and related hazard intensity designations prepared at the request of the Town of Vail. It provides background information about typical locations, causative factors, and dynamics of debris flows, debris floods, debris avalanches, rockfall, and rock fall avalanches, all of which can occur within the town limits of Vail. 2. Uail /Beaver Creek Winter Quality Research. Winter Quality Research Task Force. Gage Davis Associates, Inc. 1980-1981. Purpose of study moved from issues of capacity to concern for measures of quality, characteristics of the Vail market, the impact of opening Beaver Creek, and comparison of Vail and Beaver Creek. Chapter Four deals with issues of growth and community development. This chapter concluded that: a. Significant consensus exists among all skier groups that Vail is becoming over- crowdedand congested and is in danger of losing its attractiveness. b. Support appears to exist for the concept of developing public policies to restrict or limit the rate of growth in Vail and Eagle County. c. Skiing in Vail is viewed as reaching the point where it is becoming congested. Support exists both for the expansion of existing facilities and for continued use of the ticket limitation survey. 3. Master Plan Town of Dail Municipal Cemetery. Prepared for the Town of Vail Community Development Department by Alpine International Design, Inc., Landscape Architects; Harley Ellington Pierce Yee, Architects and Planners; and The Sloane Consulting Group, Management and Consultants. October, 1993. "A preliminary environmental analysis was conducted in November, 1992 by the Commu- nity Development Department staff to identify any sensitive environmental issues that might be associated with the development of a ceme- tery at Donovan Park. Using a series of ques- tions designed to flag areas of higher risk, the study suggests that the risks of impacts are greatest in four areas: ecology, surface water, ground water and aesthetics." Page 35. Assessing each of these, the study con- cludesthat, based on the conceptual design plan, no significant impact is anticipated from the development of a cemetery at Donovan Park. 29 Appendix 2 Common Wildlife Species in Vail Species Scientific Name Black bear Elk Mule deer Snowshoe bare Bobcat Red Fox Mountain lion Coyote Porcupine Pine marten Red squirrel Deer mouse Nuttall's wttontail Long-tailed weasel Red-backed vole Bat Bald eagle Golden eagle Perigrine falcon Red-tailed hawk Northern goshawk Northern 3-toed woodpecker Hairy woodpecker Northern flicker MacGillivary's warbler Pygmy nuthatch Warbling vireo Red crosshill Green-tailed towhee V'irginia's warbler Cedar waxwing Magpie Stellar's jay Gray jay Tree swallow Tiger salamander MAMMALS Ursus americanua Cerws elaphus Odocoileus hemonius Lepus americanus Lynx rufus I+ Vulpes fulva Felix concolor Canis latrans Erethizon dorsatum Manes americans Sciurius hudsonicus Peromyscus spp. Sylvilagua nuttalli Mustela frenata Microtis clethrionomys Myotis app. BIRDS Haleaeetus leucocephalus Aquila chrysaetos Falco peregrinus Buteo jamaicensis Accipiter gentilis Picoides tridactylus Picoides villosus Colaptes auratus Ctporomis tolmiei Sitta pygmaea Vireo gilvus Loxia curvirostra Pipilo chlorurus Vermivora virginiae Bombycilla cedrorum Pica pica Cyanocitta stelleri Perisoreus canadensis Tachycineta bicolor AMPHIBIAN Ambystoma tigrinum Sensitivity to Habitat Lose and Human Activity Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Min: Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Minimally sensitive Moderately sensitive Sensitive 30 References Alberti, Marina, Jonathan Parker, Indices of Environmental Quality, The Search for Credible Measures, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Elsevier Science Publishing. Bryson, John M. and Robert C. Elsevier, editors, Strategic Planning: Threats and Opportunities for Planners, Planners Press, American Planning Association, Chicago, IL, 1988. Chirac, Daniel, Lessons from Nature, Learning to Live Sustainably on Earth, Island Press, Washington D.C., 1992. Costanza, Robert, Herman E. Daly, Natural Capital and Sustainable Development, Conservation Biology, March 1992. Cramton Jr., Martin R and Carol Stealey Morris, Managing Growth Through Strategic Planning, Urban Land, April 1986, pp. 2-5. Montell, Michael, Stephen Harper, Luther Propet, Creating Successful Communities, Island Press, Washington D.C., 1990. Oraians, Gordan, Ecological Concepts of Sustainabiiity, Environment, November 1990. Rees, William, A Role for Environmental Assessment in Achieving Sustainable Development, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Elsevier Science Publishing Co. August, 1988. State of Colorado -Executive Office, Colorado Environment 2000, 1989. Town of Vail, The Uail Overview, Community Relations Division, 1993. Town of Vail, Development Statistics of the Town of Vail, Department of Community Development, January 1994. U.S. Army Environmental Policy Institute, Environmental Trends Update, TR-1547-1-12A, November 19, 1992. U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 1990. Vail Valley Consolidated Water District, Water Management Plan, December 1993. Vig, Norman J., Michael E. Kraft, Environmental Policy in the I990's, Congressional Quarterly Press, 1990. Council on Environmental Quality, 21st Annual Report, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1990. 31 r /'^ NOTIFICATION TO BUDGET OFFICE The Lease Administrator shall provide an annual listing with anticipated lease revenues for the next fiscal year to the Budget Officer on or about the first of August. ANNUAL REVIEW At least annually the Lease Administrator should review all leases with the Town Manager and the Finance Director. Effective Date Town Manager 3 ~- RESOLUTION NO. 24 SERIES OF 7994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRESENT TOWN OF VAIL LEASE SCHEDULE AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS. WHEREAS, Section 13.3 provides that Council may Eease, for such term as Council shall determine, any real or personal property to or from any person, firm or corporation, public or private, governmental or otherwise; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the present Town of Vail lease schedule; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the financial policy and procedures for the rental of deck space and commercial space in parking structures (94-1 }; NOW, THEREI=ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That the lease schedule is hereby approved. 2. The Town Manager shall enter into such lease agreements and renewal of lease agreements as are appropria#e. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th ,day of December, 1994. C.~ .. Mar ret A. Osterfoss, Ma r ATTEST: Holly . McCutctieon, Town Clerk G:1AESdLU94,24 Y RaaolWian No. 24, Sariss o1 19BA FINANCIAL POLXCY AND PROCEDURES RENTAL OF DECK SPACE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE xN PARKING STRUCTURES 9~-]. SCOPE This policy covers the process of the Town leasing decks, office space located in the Town's parking structures, and any other building space leased. LEASE NEGOTIATION The Town Attorney is designated as the key lease negotiator and will delegate to and rely on, as needed, other designated Town staff during the negotiation process. LEASE ADMINISTRATOR The Finance Controller or designee is designated as the Lease Administrator. PARKING STRUCTURE SL7PERINTENDENT INVENTORY OF DECK RENTALS NEW LEASE AGREEMENTS The Parking Structure Superintendent is responsible for negotiating lease terms and working directly with Lessees for all lease space in the parking structures, except the Teen Center area which is the responsibility of the Vail Recreation District. The Community Development Department and/or the Town Clerk's office and/or the Town Attorney`s office shall submit current information regarding new or revised leases to the Lease Administrator. The Lease Administrator shall take inventory of deck rentals annually to make sure all decks rentals are being billed and payment received. Inventory procedures: The Lease Administrator shall meet with Community Development and the Town Clerk's office to ensure all new deck rentals or terminations are inventoried. The Parking Structure Superintendent, Community Development Department, or Lease Administrator, or any other department of the Town should notify the Town Attorney when a new lease needs to be drafted. After drafting, the lease agreement should be reviewed by the Lease Administrator and Finance Director as appropriate. After the lease is 1 ~- executed one original should be filed within five (5} working days with the Town Clerk and, a copy should be filed within five (5} working days with the Lease Administrator and the department negotiating the lease. LEASE RENEWAL The Town Attorney should review the lease and either recommend renewal, termination, or renegotiate a new lease. Any final action taken by the Town Council should be communicated to the Lease Administrator. BILLING A billing should be made by the Accounts Receivable Administrator in Finance approximately 15 days prior to the due date of the lease payment. VERIFY LEASE TERMS The Lease Administrator should determine within 30 days after execution of the lease, that all non- financial terms are being met by Lessee (e.g. certificate of insurance on file}. If they are not, a letter should be sent to the lessee ' requiring the needed information. If after 60 days there is no response by the lessee, this should be communicated to the Town Attorney who will advise the Lease Administrator on further action. DELINQUENT PAYMENTS All lease payments are due in accordance with each lease's specific terms. However, if a lease payment is not received by the due date, the Parking Structure Superintendent and/or Town Attorney should be notified and. penalties will be billed on the first billing after the due date. The Lease Administrator shall provide~a monthly compliance report to the Parking Structure Superintendent, the Town Attorney, the Finance Director, and the Town Clerk. LEASE SIGNING The Tawn Manager shall sign all leases. MONTHLY MEETINGS The Lease Administrator should hold monthly lease meetings that include the Town Attorney, Lease Administrator, Parking Structure Superintendent, Town Clerk, and other parties as deemed necessary. • The purpose of such meetings is to share information regarding lease renewels, delinquencies, compliance with lease terms, etc. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 25 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION AUTHOR4ZING CERTAIN TOWN EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS TO SIGN CHECKS DRAWING ON EXISTING ACGOUNTS OR ACCOUNTS TO BE OPENED IN THE FUTURE OF THE TOWN AT THE FIRSTBANK OF VAIL AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN TO MAKE DEPOSITS IN SAID ACCOUNTS. WHEREAS, Resolution No. '17, Series of 1993 authorized certain Town employees and officers to sign checks drawing on existing accounts at FirstBank of Vaii; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to add to the list of employees and officers authorized to sign checks and make deposits in said accounts; and WHEREAS, the bank requires a Resolution setting forth parties who are authorized to sign checks drawn on funds in the account and who are authorized to deposit in said account. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. The following employees of the Town is hereby authorized in the name of the Town, to collect, discount, negotiate, endorse, and sign all checks, drafts, notes, and other negotiable or non-negotiable instruments payable to the Town, or in which the Town has an interest, and to draw, sign, and deliver, in the name of the Town, checks or drafts against the funds of the Town on deposit in said Bank. Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager or her successor; and R. Thomas Moorhead, Tawn Attorney or his successor. 2. f=or the purpose of deposit in the account of the Town with the Bank, any Town officer or employee of the Finance Department may endorse, sign, or deliver on behalf of the Town, any checks, orders, or other evidence of indebtedness for the payment of monies payable to the order of the Town. 3. In addition to those individuals specifically named and their successors, the Town Manager has the authority to appoint ar nominate additional employees or officers to sign checks. Such authority must be communicated to the Bank in writing with a sample of the individual's signature. 4. The authority of the aforesaid employees and officers to perform each and aH the powers conferred by the foregoing Resolution shall continue until notice in writing, terminating Resolution No. 25, Series al 1994 such authority, shall be served upon said Bank and shall be no#ed upon the certified copy of such Resolution as delivered to said Bank. 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 1994. f 7"~.C.t/~ ~"~' Marg rat A. Ostertoss, Mayor( ATTEST: Holly . McCutcheon, Town Clerk C:IRESOLtJ94.25 Resoiutian No. 25, Series of 1994 RESOLUTION N0. 26 SERIES OF 1994 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OP VAIL PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Personnel Rules and Regulations, which outline the employment policies and procedures of the Town of Vail, have not been revised since January, 1990; and WHEREAS, there have been amendments since January, 1990 that should and will be incorporated in~ the Personnel Rules and Regina#ions; and WHEREAS, due to developments in human resources, the law and the organization, it is necessary to revise and update the Personnel Rules and Regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado: 1. That the Town Manager take such action as is necessary to revise and adopt amended Personnel Rules and Regulations and take such administrative action as is necessary to place such Personnel Rules and Regulations into effect. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 1994. Marga~t A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: Q Holly . McCutcheon, Town Clerk c:~ctsso~us4.ze Resolution No. 28. Series of 1954