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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-27 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1987 1:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Town Council/Planning and Environmental Commission Joint Meeting to Discuss the Vail Village Master Plan 2. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 3. Other VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1987 1:00 P.M. EXPANDED AGENDA 1:00 1. Town Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting to Discuss the Vail Village Master Plan Action Requested of Council: Offer comments and direction on the plan as proposed. Backqround Rationale: This is the fourth of a series of work sessions on the Plan. The focus of this discussion will be on the Goals - Objectives - Policies of the Plan. If time allows, other items can be discussed at this meeting. 3:30 2. Planning and Environmental Commission Report Peter Patten 3:40 3. Other TO: Town Council and Planning Commission FROM: Community Development DATE: January 16, 1987 RE: Material to be reviewed for the January 27th joint session to discuss the Vail Village Master Plan To date, discussions on the Village Master Plan have centered on the overall structure of the Plan and the specific sub-area concepts. The focus of this meeting will be on the goals, objectives, and policy statements that have been proposed in the Plan. The joint session is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27th in the Council Chambers. Attached to this memorandum you will find a revised copy of the goals, objectives, and policies. These revisions are in response to comments made at previous joint sessions as well as revisions proposed by staff. While a number of changes have been made, the essence of these statements have remained in tact. As is commonly done with revisions to ordinances, language added is in all capital letters while language deleted has been left in the text but crossed out. It is our assumption that this discussion will easily take up the two hours that have been allocated (remember the Land Use Plan meetings!?!) for this meeting. In the event there is time remaining, we will be prepared to discuss a variety of other topics. Among these are: 1. Public Improvements proposed in the Plan - prioritization - costs 2. Summary of private sector development - residential units - commercial square footage 3. Impact Fees 4. Conceptual discussion of the Plan's implementation Please do not hesitate to call Tom or Peter with any questions that you may have prior to the meeting. As revised 1/14/87 with corrections GOAL #1 ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY REDEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SCALE OF THE VILLAGE IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN VAIL'S SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY. 1. Objective: Utilize a consistent development review process based on a pre-determined set of community goals designed to generally reinforce the existing pattern of building heights and character throughout the Village area. 1. Policy: Improvement projects approved in the Village shall be consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and design considerations as outlined in the Vail Village Master Plan. 2. Objective: Provide incentives for the upgrading and redevelopment of residential and commercial facilities. 1. Policy: Allow increased levels of development as identified by the Action Plan or consistent with the Vail Village Master Plan. 3. Objective: Mitigate the impacts of new growth and development with the implementation of public improvements throughout the Village. 1. Policy: 4arpl~eme-n& DEVELOP public improvements with the participation of the private sector by establishing a system of impact fees (OR OTHER APPROPRIATE MEANS) to be assessed on new development i-n -tire -Vi-4l-age AS PERMITTED UNDER THE VAIL VILLAGE OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT. -10- GOAL #2 TO FOSTER A STRONG TOURIST INDUSTRY AND TO PROMOTE YEAR-AROUND ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VIABILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. 1. Objective: To recognize the variety of land uses found in the 10 sub-areas throughout the Village and allow for development that is compatible with these established land use patterns. 1. Policy: The z o n i ng code, su*d+vtsi-en- reg-&l-atr4c nt-, and development review criteria shall be consistent with the ELEMENTS OF THE Vail Village Master Plan. 2. Objective: To recognize the "historic" commercial core as the main activity center of Vail Village. 1. Policy: Preserve the existing architectural scale and character of the core area of Vail Village THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THE DESIGN CRITERIA AS ESTABLISHED IN THE VAIL VILLAGE URBAN DESIGN GUIDE PLAN. 3. Objective: To increase the number of residential units throughout the Village area available for short-term overnight accommodations. 1. Policy: The development of accommodation units are strongly encouraged. Any residential units that are developed above existing density levels shall be designed or managed in a manner that makes them available for short-term rental. 4. Objective: Encourage the development of new commercial activity where compatible with the existing character of the Village. 1. Policy: Commercial infill development CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED HORIZONTAL ZONING REGULATIONS shall be encouraged to provide activity generators and STREETSCAPE improvements'to the pedestrian network throughout the Village. 2. Policy: Retail activity that provides night life and evening entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be encouraged. -11- 5. Objective: To encourage the continued upgrading and renovation of existing lodging and commercial facilities to better serve the needs of our guests. 1. Policy: On-site recreational (or other) amenities and group meeting room facilities-w+- 4 SHALL be preserved and enhanced through the redevelopment of lodging properties. 2. Policy: Allow flexibility in the interpretation of building, FIRE and zoning codes to facilitate building renovations (when possible without compromising life, health, and safety considerations). 6. Objective: Identify and implement improvements throughout the Village to embellish the physical design features and pedestrian amenities of public spaces. 1. Policy:_ Establish a system of impact fees f-o-r TO BE ASSESSED ON new development to finance and construct iqW4-r_ improvements TO PUBLIC SPACES. -12- GOAL #3 TO RECOGNIZE AS A TOP PRIORITY THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE WALKING EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE 1. Objective: To physically improve the existing pedestrianways throughout the Village by landscaping and other improvements. 1. Policy: To require streetscape improvements in and along pedestrianways in conjunction with any infill development projects. 2. Policy: Through the formation of a Public Arts Commission, establish a process and identify appropriate locations for the placement of public art. 3. Policy: Continue and expand the summer flower planting program. 4. Policy: To upgrade the quality of the walking surface AND OTHER STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS in the Village core. 5. POLICY: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A MASTER LIGHTING PLAN FOR ALL PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR WAYS IN.THE VILLAGE. 2. Objective: To control and minimize the amount of vehicular traffic in the Village to the greatest extent possible. 1. Policy: Design and install traffic control systems at all VEHICULAR access points to the Village'S &ore PEDESTRIANIZED AREAS. 3. Objective: To p-r"4-de-fog, ENCOURAGE a wide variety of activities, events, and street life along the Village's pedestrianways and plazas. 1. Policy: Amend existing zoning regulations to allow for the establishment of a regulated program of outdoor vending in predetermined locations throughout the Village. 2. Policy: To maintain existing outdoor dining decks and encourage the development of new outdoor dining areas through infill or redevelopment projects. -13- 4. Objective: Develop a continuous recreational path system through the Village along Gore Creek. 1. Policy: Require the participation of developers in the development of the Gore Creek wa4-kwa-y PATH SYSTEM in conjunction with projects adjacent to the proposed path system (or through an established impact fee system). 2. POLICY: PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY ADJACENT TO GORE CREEK SHALL NOT FURTHER RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP THE GORE CREEK PATH AS PROPOSED ON THE ACTION PLAN. 5. Objective: To minimize conflicts between the pedestrian experience and service/delivery functions in the Village. 1. Policy: Control vehicular access by initiating INCREASED time zoning limitations or other restrictions in the Village Core. -14- GOAL #4 PRESERVE EXISTING OPEN SPACE AREAS AND EXPAND GREENBELT OPPORTUNITIES 1. Objective: To recognize and improve the open space areas found throughout the Village (landscaped buffers, plazas, parks, active recreation areas and open space) and to be cognizant of the different role each plays. 1. Policy,: Existing recreational facilities shall be preserved. Improvements to these facilities are encouraged provided they are located on site or within the Village area. 2. Policy: THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PUBLIC PLAZAS AND improvements to EXISTING plazas (public art, streetscape features, seating areas, etc.) are strongly encouraged to reinforce their role as attractive people places. 3. Policy: Modifications to existing landscaped buffers may be considered in conjunction with improvement projects that are consistent with other goals and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan. 4. Policy: With the exception of ski base related facilities and services, existing natural open space areas on Vail Mountain and throughout Vail Village shall be preserved. 5. Policy: The improvements proposed in the Ford Park Master Plan will provide important recreational opportunities to residents and guests of Vail Village, and its implementation is strongly encouraged. Other parks indicated on the Open Space Plan AND ACTION PLAN shall be developed in conjunction with the development of the Gore Creek Path System. 2. Objective: To improve and expand the opportunity for active and passive recreational activity throughout the Village. 1. Policy: Require the implementation of open space improvements as shown on the Action Plan in conjunction with infill or redevelopment projects. -15- GOAL #5 IMPROVE THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND INFRASTRUCTURE BY INCREASING BOTH ITS CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE AREA. 1. Objective: Meet the parking demands throughout the Village by the utilization of both public and private parking facilities. 1. Policy: Continue to promote the lease parking program as a means for maximizing the utilization of private parking spaces. 2. Pot icy: W4-th-+rFie -except4-on $f pi-opertries 4 GemR+erEia4 Gewe 4 ro mer d~str it t , irfT-N a-td mew devt,-1opr re nt sh ari ~ sa t4s•€-y pawl i irg i°e gtm -reme n *s as cart 44ned 4-m t#e` aen4-g eode. Par44-Rg-regtH i-em e*ta- fer Crammerci e4 Cere- i- pr epe rrtits 3-H&4-1 be strt i~€ i eta br ptsymerrt i-rto the Tewm' s- par4i sg f-trn4. 2. POLICY: ONSITE PARKING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO MEET ANY ADDITIONAL PARKING DEMAND REQUIRED FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE COMMMERCIAL CORE I ZONE DISTRICT. 3. POLICY: ANY FUTURE EXPANSION TO THE VAIL VILLAGE PARKING STRUCTURE SHALL MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC PARKING IN THE VILLAGE. 2. Objective: Encourage the use of public transportation to minimize the use of private automobiles in the Village and throughout Vail. 1. Policy: Maintain the efficient operation of the Town bus system and increase service levels as needed to meet demand. 2. Policy: Facilitate AND ENCOURAGE the operation of private shuttle vans. 3. Policy: Study the feasibility of A "people movers" or other public transportation alternatives to replace the existing bus system. 3. Objective: Concentrate the majority of transit activity at the periphery of Vail Village to minimize vehicular traffic on pedestrianized areas. 1. Policy: Continue to utilize the Vail Transportation Center as the primary pick-up and drop-off point for public transit and private shuttle vans. -16- 2. Policy: Construct vehicular circulation improvements designed to reduce unnecessary traffic into the Village CORE. rn *ai-i Rmd-&nd-Vi 1-+agB--Cente-r *oad (-&s-a-hown an -tF e- cti-on Pl-n amid- U rb tsn Beni 7n Cimi-de- Purr) . 3. Policy: Continue to monitor traffic flow through the 4-way stop area and study alternatives available to both increase efficiency of this intersection and meet future traffic demands. -li- GOAL #6 INSURE THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE VITAL OPERATIONAL ELEMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE 1. Objective: Maintain the existing level of loading and delivery facilities in the Village and provide additional facilities as needed in conjunction with new development proposals. 1. Policy: Ptrstre STUDY feasible alternatives for providing long range SOLUTIONS FOR loading and delivery functions in the Village. 2. Objective: Development and improvement projects shall provide for the safe and efficient functions of the Fire, Police and Public Works departments. 1. Policy: Development projects and other improvements in Vail Village shall be reviewed by those affected departments to identify both the impacts of the proposal and potential mitigating measures. 3. Objective: To allow for a limited amount of private sector-devel-o~ IMPROVEMENTS on Town of Vail land provided that it satisfies urban design goals for the Village area_.as..a whole. 1. Policy: Gftl-_* ic~ss-Private, permanent improvements (structures) as designated on the Urban Design Guide Plan or Action Plan shall NOT be permitted on Town of Vail land or right-of-way WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS AND as approved under conditions (which may include financial and other considerations) established by the Town Council. 2. Policy: Minor improvements (landscaping, paving, dining decks, etc.) shall be permitted on Town of Vail land or right-of-way (with review and.approval by the Town Council AND PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WHEN APPLICABLE), provided they do not impede Town operations. 18- PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION January 26, 1987 2:00 PM Site Inspections 3:00 PM Public Hearing 1. Approval of minutes of January 12, 1987. 2. A request for an exterior alteration in order to build a glass enclosed stairway connecting Unit 8 to Unit 14 in the Casino Building. Applicant: First Franklin Financial, Inc. 3. A request for an exterior alteration in Commercial Core I in order to add an entry and a request for a conditional use permit to modify the existing dining patio of the Clock Tower Restaurant in the Clock Tower building. Applicant: Clock Tower/Roger Riggert 4. A request for an exterior alteration in Commercial Core II in order to add less than 100 square feet of floor space to the Lionshead Lazier Arcade Building. Applicant: Lazier Commercial Properties 5. A request for front and rear setback variances and a variance to minimum landscape requirements in order to construct & building at 1031 South Frontage Road West (commonly known as the Voliter property). Applicant: Vail Commercial Partnership Note: This is Duane Piper's last meeting. His term has expired. RECD JAN 2 1 1987 A'I'Al"T L E R A T 14 N I L January 19, 1987 Mr. Ron Phillips Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ron: I read last week's letter to the editor about the abusive bus driver... too bad. However, last night I met TOV's most entertaining bus driver. Dave Story, is without a doubt, the best bus driver I have seen in my 6 years in Vail. He has a great sense of humor and enough patience to deal with last night's drunks. He was so funny that I ended up passing my original stop to stay on and listen to his jokes. In fact, there were about 12 people doing the same thing. one lady said she'd made three complete circuits and was still laughing! one group of three elderly couples at the front of the bus said they were having more fun riding his bus than they did skiing that day. Dave jokingly referred to the bus system as "the lifeblood of the community." I don't know about that, but I do know there are some Vail visitors who now have a very favorable view of the local employees. Hats off... Bert Farin Director of Sales BF; jm 680 West Lionshead Place Vail, Colorado 81657 (303) 476-2471 NORTHWEST COLORADO VX00C COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 409 Main Street, Suite 209 * Post Office Box 739 * Frisco, Colorado 80443 * Frisco 303 668-5445 Denver Direct 303 573-7611 December 9, 1986 Kent Rose Councilmember Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Rd., West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Kent: Thank you for the contribution from Vail towards the production of the new videotape on transmountain water diversions. The tape is scheduled for completion in January and will be distributed and shown during the subsequent few months. The program is intended to focus greater attention on potential West Slope impacts during the public comment period for the EIS. Thank you again for your participation which makes this project possible. Sincerely, Larry Pearson Executive Director cf Eagle County-Avon, Basalt, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, * Grand County:Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Winter Park, -Jackson County-Walden, * Pitkin County:Aspen, Snowrnass Village, * Routt County Hayden, Cbk Creek, Steamboat Springs, Yampa, * Summit County:Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Montezuma, Silvethorne. i i NORTHWEST COLORADO N \XCCJ G COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 4O9 Main Street, Suite 209 * Post Office Box 739 * Frisco. Ocicrcdo 8 443 Fnsc~ 3 ~~8 'S Denver .real 3C X73-7~':l M E M O R A N D U M TO: NWCCOG Board Members and Region 12 Economic Development Councils FROM: John F. Hess, Economic Development Manager,-1- RE: Governor Romer's Strategic Plan for Economic Development DATE: January 16, 1987 Enclosed is a copy of the Governor's latest proposal for economic development as he stated, it is an on going document, subject to change by anyone with good ideas. Comments should be sent to: State Capital Room 136 Denver, CO 80203 Attn: Economic Summit Comments Also enclosed is the flow chart of responsibility, as best I could understand and read it. The appointments made to date are: CEO for Economic Development - Len Pearlmutter DEPUTY CEO/Director of Local Affairs - E. Robert Turner Assistant for Economic Development - Fred Neihouse Economic Action Council - Roy Romer Co-chairs - Jack McAllister Eagle County:Avon, Basalt, Ecg!e, Gypsum, Mintum. Red Cliff, Vail, * Grand County:Froser, Granby, Grcrd Lake, f of Sulpt, - Springs, Kremmling, Winter Park, *Jackson County:Wclden, * Pitkin County-.Aspen, Srovvmcss Villcge, * Roust County-Hayden, Ock Creek, Steamboat Springs, Yampa, * Summit County:Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Montezuma, Silve ~i :crne. January 12, 1987 SUMMARY ECONOMIC SUMMIT INITIATIVES 1. Organizational Initiatives 1.1 New CEO will direct state's economic development efforts. 1.2 Deputy CEO will also serve as Executive Director, Department of Local Affairs. 1.3 Special Assistant to the Governor for Business Development will head up state's business development efforts. 1.4 Governor's Job Training Office is moved under the supervision of CEO and Deputy. 2. Private Sector Partnership 2.1 Economic Development Action Council formed of top CEOs and business leaders. 2.2 Four standing committees of the Council established: Business Development Peer Team Rural Development Committee Small Business Committee Technical Advisory Committee 2.3 Nine Public-Private Initiatives are established: Marketing Colorado's New Business Image New Airport Area Development Higher Education Rural Jobs Linkage Minority Business Opportunities Women's Economic Development Task Force International Investment Opportunities Regulatory Review Commission Tax Policy Task Force i Summit Initiatives January 12, 1987 Page 2 2.4 Management and Efficiency Studv to review state economic development effort. 3. Business Development 3.1 A $350,000 initial advertising and promotions campaign launched. 3.2 Governor Romer will personally contact all business prospects. 3.3 Rey business Prospects moved to Governor's Office and accelerated. 3.4 New York "mission" to financial institutions set. 3.5 Peer System established to link CEOs with business prospects. 3.6 Incentives improved for business prospects. 3.7 Statewide Information Network to be established. 3.8 Office space opportunities will be promoted by Colorado. 3.9 European Tourism and Investment Mission set for early 1987. 4. Business Expansion Within Colorado 4.1 Contact system established with existing Colorado businesses. 4.2 Incentives improved for expansion prospects. 4.3 Rural Jobs Linkage project established. 5. Small Business Development 5.1 Small business assistance accelerated 5.2 Increase in capital availability proposed. 5.3 Regulatory Review Commission established Summit Initiatives January 12, 1987 Page 3 6. Rural Development 6.1 Rural Jobs Linkage project launched. 6.2 Pilot Program to plug the financial leaks in five Colorado communities initiated. 6.3 Rural Assistance program accelerated by $150,000 Mountain Bell grant. 6.4 Rural Tourism pilot program to be designed. 7. Tourism 7.1 Tourist information to be improved by upgrading the official Colorado Map and highway signage. 7.2 Colorado marketing program at Stapleton International Airport to be explored. 7.3 Rural Tourism pilot program to be developed. 7.4 European tourism seminar to be scheduled. 7.5 Increase in the Colorado Tourism Promotion tax supported. 8. Financial Institutions 8.1 Initial $350,000 allocation established for promoting Colorado. Private sector and legislative support sought. 8.2 Economic Development Finance Authority recommended. 9. Major Initiatives 9.1 Denver Convention Center supported. 9.2 Broad transportation initiatives to be explored. 9.3 R-12 Education key to economic development. .9.4 ..C. ..anity Colleges and Occupational Schools looked to for major :'-,.;;.:•;t.-Z'7 role in economic development. - e Romer - Chair ECONOMIC I GOVERNOR jMcAllister - Cc DEVELOPMENT J. Lacouister - Chair (s) ACTION COUNCIL (U.S. West) I I I ( 1 Bus. Rural Small Tech. Devel. Devel. Business Advisory Per.. `.Team - Tom Clark(s) CEO I Len Pearlmutter DEPUTY DLA t CEO Sob Turner. I ` SC City Mgr DIV. OF COMM. & DEVELOPMENT I PUBLIC/PRIVATE INITIATIVES ASSISTANT FOR I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING 350,000 Pub. Fred Neihouse COLORADO PRIV. MATCH NDC IMAGE AIRPORT AREA Infrastc. Bus. Devel. HIGHER EDUC. RURAL JOBS LINKAGE MINORITY BUS. OPPORTUNITIES I WOMENS E.D. ISSUES INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT Bob Backstaff I Nicky Miller TAX POLICY REGULATORY REVIEW 1 MANAGEMENT EFFECIENCY STUDY OF DOLA Steve Schuck/Bob Turner . ADO STATt: OF: C;OLOR p cod i o op SINE 18-7 PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 12. 1987 ~ ,,;"rte STAI L OF COLORADO Transition Office Governor-Elect 124 State Caoitol _ Denver. Coioracc 802 0 3-1 7 92 s /A ••b / Phone (303) 666-2832 Roy Romer Governor-Elect ECONOMIC SUMMIT PROCESS A BEGINNING Seven weeks ago we began a process to revitalize Colorado's economy with an Economic Summit session in Denver. Since that time, similar meetings have been held in Loveland, Fort Morgan, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Alamosa and Grand Junction. In all, nearly two thousand Coloradans have attended the Summit sessions or offered ideas and suggestions to get Colorado's economy moving again. The ideas which were offered have been creative and extraordinarily useful. At every session, we learned something new and were provided powerful insights about the needs and concerns of the state's citizens. Today, the final Economic Summit session will be held back in Denver. Rather than an end of the Summit process, today is the beginning of an unprecedented cooperative venture to rebuild Colorado's economy. As a result of the meetings and suggestions, a broad number of initiatives will be pursued. In order to be successful each one of us must make a commitment. We must each take on the responsibility to make Colorado an even better place to live and raise our families. To all of:you who have participated in the Economic Summits, we are deeply grateful. Roy Romer n rNt4- t µ E' ~ e i 1. ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES s : as : a a aaazs aaz~mc as..n ~s a = az :s as sx. a spa:as = a s. ~x=c ac ~a s . z.. v. sc. Colorado state government will be immediately reorganized to make it more effective in re-•italizing the state's economy. In the short term, a small, specialized team will be assembled directly within the Governor's Office. That team will pursue immediate opportunities for economic growth and will directly link the state's job training efforts to its economic development programs. Over the longer term, a thorough examination of the state's economic development and job training capabilities will be conducted. Governor Romer will work with the Colorado Legislature, local officials and the privzte sector to establish the most aggressive and effective economic development effort in this country. 1.1 Chief Executive Officer for Economic Development A Chief Executive Officer (CEC) for Economic Development will be established to drive Colorado's revitalization efforts. Reporting directly to the Governor, the CEO will have Cabinet rank within the Romer Administration. The CEO will be recruited from Colorado's business community and will ensure an unprecedented level of cooperation and involvement between state government and the private sector. 1.2 Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Economic Development A Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be established as a key member of Colorado's economic development team. This individual will also serve as Executive Director of the Department of Local Affairs. In this capacity, the Deputy will ensure the full cooperation of appropriate state agencies influencing the economic health of Colorado. Serving in the dual capacity, the Deputy will also emphasize full involvement and access for local governments and local economic development agencies. -1- 1.3 Special Assistant to the Governor for Business Development A top notch economic development specialist will be brought into state government to accelerate Colorado's business development and expansion efforts. Serving as a Special Assistant to the Governor for Economic Development, this individual will have access to necessary resources within the Division of Commerce and Development to turn around Coloraco's program. The most promising business prospects will be transferred to the Governor's Office and put under the direct supervision of the Special Assistant. There, incentive packages and specific strategies will be developed to pursue targeted prospects which may either be in a position to move to the state or expand within Colorado. : The Special Assistant for Business Development will also help evaluate Colorado's economic development programs and will participate in their reorganization. ! /7 7 1.4 Governor's Job Traininz Office The Governor's Job Training Office (GJTO) will become a key element of Colorado's economic development team. GJTO will immediately be transferred into the Governor's Office and placed .under the direction of the CEO and Deputy CEO. The integration of GJTO into the state's economic development program will create greater job potential. For example, GJTO will be instructed.to develop a special program to see that Colorado workers receive the full benefit of employment created by development and operation of Denver's new international airport. I l -2- 2. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP ca. s. a s: caa a: z as sasaa:a=za aaa .a=sa a c s.oa a s:aa a c s. as z sa ac=aa as a as a s v c.= s z In order to successfully accelerate Colorado's economy, an unprecedented level of.cooperation between the public and private sectors must be achieved. While Colorado state government can do much to provide leadership and direction, jobs are created by the private sector. The Romer Administration intends to harness the energy and expertise of the private sector by involving it in every major aspect of economic development. 2.1 Economic Development Action Council. oAQ L-,~- i17,1.1- An Economic Development Action Council (EDAC) will be formed as the primary think tank between state government and the private sector. The Council will be co-chaired by Governor Romer and a top business executive. It will be composed of business and community leaders, representatives of higher education, legislators and other state officials. The Council will be used to develop a broad range of initiatives to accelerate Colorado's economy. ,The Council will monitor Colorado's economic development efforts and provide both the legislative and executive branch with regular advice and counsel. 2.2 Standing Committees In order to utilize the talents of many individuals and to address the many challenges facing Colorado, four standing committees of the Economic Development Action Council will be created. Several members of each committee will also sit on the overall council. The committees will be composed of knowledgeable individuals and staffed through a combination of public and private resources. The committees will be given specific directives by the Governor and the Council and will develop recommendations and initiatives within their respective areas. Committees include: I -3- • Business Development Peer Team The private sector will be much more extensively used in Colorado's business development activities. Business leaders will be regularly asked to contact targeted companies throughout the country and will be used extensively for recruitment missions. The Peer Team will be formed in order to optimize the efficient use of business leaders. • Rural Development Committee Colorado cannot achieve economic health unless its rural areas thrive as well. The Rural Development Committee is established as an ongoing mechanism to develop rural development strategies and to assure progress and success. The Committee will be co-chaired by five individuals, each representing a separate rural region of Colorado. Regions include: Western Slope, Southwest Colorado, Southeast Colorado, the Eastern Plains and Mountain communities. The Committee will be composed of both rural and urban leaders dedicated to a strong rural economy. The Committee is initially charged with structuring a pilot program designed to "plug the leaks" of capital loss in small towns. The program will be tested in five Colorado communities during 1987. The Committee will also concentrate on bringing job opportunities to rural Colorado from expanding companies in the Front Range. • Small Business Committee The vast majority of jobs created in Colorado are provided by small businesses which form the cornerstone of our economy. The Small Business Committee is charged with revamping and greatly strengthening Colorado's small business programs. One of the Committee's initial responsibilities will be to restructure the state's small business assistance program and make its resources available -to local economic development organizations throughout Colorado. -4- • Technical Advisory Committee A vast amount of expertise and tremendous commitment exists throughout Colorado within local economic development agencies and private companies. State government must cooperatively join forces with these economic development specialists in order to be successful. The Technical Advisory Committee will be composed of the best specialists in the state and will provide continual input and assistance to the State of Colorado. i z 2.3 Public-Private Initiatives In order to supercharge Colorado's economic development efforts, the Romer Administration is initiating nine targeted public-private initiatives. In each case, the activities will be carried out by a cooperative effort, utilizing public and private resources. Each initiative will be given a specific charge and timeline. • Marketing Colorado's New Business Image P It is vital for Colorado to establish a positive aann~d upbeat. business image. Governor Romer has committed $50,000 to launch an immediate advertising and promotional campaig The ° initial advertising phase is three months.~ine business Image Task Force will design that campaign, both as to content as well as medium, within the next thirty days. It is hoped the n Q~ Legislature and private sector will commit further resources t~' to continue the promotional program beyond the first phase. V" As a continuation of initial efforts already taken by the private sector, the Task Force is being asked to develop a long-term, comprehensive program to promote Colorado at Stapleton International Airport. In addition, the Business Image Task Force is being asked to suggest other initiatives which would significantly improve Colorado's business image and reputation. • New Airport Area Development No single project is more important to the economic health of Colorado than development of Denver's new international airport. Colorado state government will do everything in its power to accelerate development of the facility and to create additional economic opportunities within the airport influence area. In order to guide the state's actions, a New Airport Area Development Task Force is being formed. The group will be specifically charged with identifying actions the state can take to speed up airport development. The Task Force is also charged with examining adjacent infrastructure needs such as transportation access. Finally, the Airport Task Force has been asked to identify business activities which might either locate in Colorado or expand within the state because of opportunities presented by new airport development. -6- i i i T 1 • Higher Education A task force comprised of representatives from the Colorado Co=ission on Higher Education (CCHE) and other public and private sector leaders will be established to recommend specific actions which will strengthen higher education's role in economic development. While being certain that Colorado's entire higher education enterprise is of the highest quality, strengthening, and perhaps expanding our "Centers of Excellence" will have a direct, positive impact on the economic health of Colorado. The Higher Education Task Force will be asked to report to Governor Romer by May 1, 1987 with its recommendations. • Rural Jobs Linkage The development and retention of jobs in rural Colorado will be a major priority of Colorado's new economic development program. Through this public-private mechanism, a specific rural jobs linkage strategy will be pursued. Very simply, the Task Force will develop an approach, as well as actual opportunities, for creation of jobs and secondary markets in rural Colorado through business expansion in the Front Range. The Task Force will further recommend how the State of Colorado can continue to pursue aggressive linkages between urban businesses and rural jobs. • Minority Business ODDortunities The Colorado Minority Business Development Agency will effectively cease operations on January 15, 1987. However, the importance of increasing minority business opportunities remains. In order to thoughtfully consider appropriate options for maintaining and expanding economic opportunities to minority owned companies and members of Colorado's minority communities, this special Task Force is being formed. The group will examine operations of the Minority Business Development Agency, state policies regarding minority business contracting, as well as access to capital and business assistance. The Task Force will issue a report on these matters as well as recommendations by May 1, 1987. -7- • Women's Economic Development Task Force The State of Colorado has a significant responsibility to develop opportunities for women in the workplace and the marketplace. Our economic development objective will only be met through a pluralistic approach. The Women's Economic Development Task Force will examine the manner in which Colorado state government can best accelerate a full role for women in economic and business development. It will specifically provide recommendations as to the advisability and nature of a permanent Women's Economic Development Commission. It recommendations are expected by June 1, 1987. • International Investment Opportunities International economic opportunities will be emphasized and pursued by various officials and agencies of state government. A small group will be formed, however, to pursue opportunities for appropriate international investment in Colorado. A preliminary report will be due the Governor and the Economic Development Action Council by June 1, 1987 • Rea-ulato-v Review Commission Governmental regulations are essential to the protection of the public interest. However, regulations must be appropriate and must not create unnecessary delay for Colorado businesses. A Regulatory Review Commission is being formed to broadly examine regulations of state government which impact business and make recommendations to both the executive-and legislative branches as to appropriate modifications. As part of its charge, the Commission will examine the operations of the Office of Regulatory Reform and make any recommendations it deems necessary- • Tax policv Task Force A state's business climate is defined in part by its taxation policies. Expensive tax incentives and policies which overburden individual taxpayers are antithetical to building a healthy economic climate. However, tax policies which penalize the business sector can have a significantly negative influence on economic growth. -8- In order to assist the state in its review of tax policies and their impact upon business, a Tax Policy Task Force will be created to review Colorado tax policies and make recommendations to the Governor and legislature. 2.4 Management and Efficiencv Studv Many initiatives are being taken to quickly accelerate Colorado's economic development programs. However, a long term reorganization is necessary. The Management and Efficiency Study will enlist private sector officials and other outside experts in the evaluation of the economic development function. It will particularly examine economic development programs within the Department of Local Affairs and the potential of the Governor's Job Training Office to become an integral part of the state's economic development mission. The Management and Efficiency effort will be co-chaired by the Executive Director of the Department of Local Affairs and an individual outside of state government. The Committee's report and recommendations are due to the Governor and E.c am' _Development Action Council by July 1, 1987. c i -9- 3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ssss scs=sss a..scc as cs a. s. s.ss.sssvso.s..ssc.sass=====s...s.s~=c=s=sss..=ss Colorado intends to become much more bold and sophisticated in the area of business development. The first step is the recruitment and appointment of a new economic development team and particularly a Special Assistant to the Governor for Business Development. The team will develop sophisticated financial packages and other incentives to attract businesses to Colorado. In addition, Colorado will take immediate steps to improve its business image and to actively promote business opportunities. The Economic Development Action Council will monitor Colorado's business development activities and provide continual input to state government. In order to supercharge Colorado's business activities, however, the following steps will be immediately undertaken: 3.1 Colorado's Business Image An aggressive national advertising and promotions campaign will be initiated in early 1987. Governor Romer has allocated $350,000 for a three month national advertising campaign. It is hoped that the private sector and the Legislature will provide matching funds to carry the program beyond its first phase. A special task force has been established to market Colorado's new business image. That group will design a message and marketing plan by February 15, 1987. i I 3.2 Immediate Business Contacts 1 Governor Romer will establish personal contact with all active out of state business prospects on the day he takes office i January 13, 1987. That day, he will send telegrams to all companies being pursued by Colorado. The communications will 1 introduce the new administration and reinvigorate Colorado's interest in each firm. i 3.3 Accelerate Business Prospects Key business prospects will be accelerated by transferring them to the Governor's Office under the direct supervision of the Special Assistant for Business Development. A strategy will be developed for each prospect, including financial incentives and the establishment of "peer contacts" with members of Colorado's business community. -10- 3.4 Image with Financial Institutions Colorado must improve its image with the nation's financial institutions. As a first step, Governor Romer will lead a state "mission" to New York City in March. He and key business officials will meet with representatives from leading financial institutions. The March trip will be scheduled to coincide with the initiation ~~``ll?? of Colorado's national advertising campaign. 3.5 Business Development Peer Svstem A peer svstem will be established to more actively involve Colorado business leaders in business recruitment. Chief executive officers and other business officials will be more actively involved in.prospect contacts and business missions. Colorado will regularly seek information and business leads from the private sector. These business development activities will be conducted by a standing committee of the Economic Development Action Council which will ensure an efficient utilization of private sector support. 3.6 Improved Incentives In order to successfully attract new businesses to Colorado, improved incentive packages must be developed. The Special Assistant to the Governor for Economic Development has been directed to explore new incentives. These may involve state and local lending programs, use of Community Development Block Grants and pension funds. 3.7 Statewide Information Network Denver area economic development agencies are in the process of forming a Metro Denver Network which will provide a computer link and data base among twenty-six groups. This local initiative offers an opportunity to expand the information network to a statewide system. Governor Romer has directed his Special Assistant for Business Development to design a plan for such a statewide network. -11- 3.8 Office Space OoDortunities As a specific marketing thrust, Colorado will design and initiate a program to promote its significant office space opportunities. Prime, vet inexpensive office space is available in a number of locations in Colorado. The direct marketing program will be aimed at business expansions as well as the relocation of regional or national headquarters into Colorado cities which have office space availabilities. 3.9 European Tourism and Investment Mission Governor Romer will lead a tourism and investment mission to London in early 1987, taking with him legislative and private sector leaders. The mission will feature two seminars with European officials. One will explore an expansion of Colorado Tourism within European markets while the second will focus on Colorado investment opportunities. -12- i 4. BUSINESS EXPANSION WITHIN COLORADO aon.as.nn aan.onxn s.s.~xaxxnaz snna==z.. a==nor=.n:x-- =nacre-cn=n~=====.n.x.z The expansion of businesses within Colorado is every bit as important as attracting new firms to the state. The state's new business environment will emphasize the retention and expansion of Colorado businesses. 4.1 Immediate Business Contacts Upon taking office, Governor Romer will establish personal communications with all major Colorado companies. His letter of January 13, 1987, will introduce the new administration, highlight desire to see businesses succeed in Colorado and invite business leaders and owners to indicate how state government can assist in in their operations. A ongoing system of top-level contact will be established to assist businesses and encourage their growth and expansion. 4.2 Improve incentives The same type of incentives which are being developed for businesses considering a move to Colorado should be made available to companies considering an expansion within the state. Such incentives will be developed by the Special Assistant for Business Development and presented to the Governor and Action Council. 4.3 Rural Job Linkage Business expansion within Colorado creates opportunities for rural development. A major emphasis of the Romer Administration will be development of secondary markets and jobs in rural Colorado through expansion of businesses in the Front Range. A special public-private sector task force has been created to develop a rural jobs linkage program. 1 -13- (i 1 5. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT z za z a a z za x : a=~ axz xc - a z a= .x a x a a as xax= sno x. a a sx v. aa= xz ac as a=a . a= a. c~ . c xxxz Small business enterprise will be enhanced and accelerated in Colorado through a reinvigorated small business committee and an increase in resources dedicated to small businesses. Colorado's Small Business Council will be reorganized as a standing committee within the Economic Development Action Council. The Council will examine Colorado's small business programs and make appropriate recommendations for their improvement. As an initial charge to the Small Business Committee, Governor Romer has requested that it accomplish the following: 5.1 Small Business Assistance Colorado's present small business assistant program should be reorganized to provide a broad range of services to more businesses throughout the state. Emphasis will be placed upon business-to-business and peer-to-peer assistance. Qualified local economic development organizations will be selected to provide marketing, planning, personnel and finance assistance to businesses within their communities. The Committee should consider utilizing the Small Business Group of the Denver Chamber of Commerce to provide incubation for localized small business assistance programs. Startup funding will be provided through the Department of Local Affairs. The Colorado Legislature and private sector will be requested to consider continued funding. 5.2 Capital Availability Lack of access to capital is one of the-greatest problems facing small business in Colorado. As an element of the proposed Economic.Development,•Finance Authority, several forms of financial assistance,should made available to small business enterprises in Colorado. 5.3 Regulatorv Review Excessive regulations and bureaucratic delay can place tremendous burdens on small business. A Regulatory Review Commission has been created to examine Colorado regulatory processes. The Small Business Committee should work with the Commission to address the specific problems of small business. -14- 6. RURAL DEVELOPMENT sa.z::a zx sasaac ax xx=xaxxaacxa xxaaxax=xcaxaxxxca ax azc sx=xxca=aaax===xc=xcxc A Rural Development Committee has been established make Colorado's rural economic programs more effective. The Committee will be given the charge to provide a broad number of suggestions and recommendations. In order to accelerate rural development opportunities, several initiatives will be taken immediately. 6.1 Rural Jobs Linkage A public-private task force has been formed to develop opportunities to create jobs in rural Colorado through the expansion and of businesses in the Front Range. The Rural Development Committee will work closely with the Task Force and will continue the Rural Jobs Link Program after the initial phase has been completed. 6.2 Pilot Program Plugging The Leaks One of the first steps in rural development is to stem the outflow of money and resources from communities. The Rocky Mountain Institute has develop creative systems which allow small communities to analyze these resource flows and "plug the leaks." Initial funding will be provided through the Department of Local Affairs to allow the Rural Committee and the Rocky Mountain Institute to initiate pilot programs in five rural communities throughout Colorado. 6.3 Rural Assistance Program In conjunction with Mountain Bell of Colorado and the University of Colorado, the State of Colorado will accelerate its Colorado Initiatives program. The program provides concentrated economic development assistance to local communities. Through a $150,000 grant from Mountain Bell, ten Colorado communities will be selected on a competitive basis for assistance grants. 6.4 Rural Tourism Pilot Program The Department of Local Affairs, in conjunction with the Colorado Tourism Board, will design and implement a pilot project to develop methods of increasing tourism in rural areas of Colorado. -15- ~w r 7. TOURISM aazaznazsxax szx ax sx=z:=aazax.s:cxx ac sxsmasxcxx=xcssxx xcxxcs=x x.xa==x..=;=_ 1 i Tourism constitutes 10: of Colorado's economy and offers the greatest potential for rapid economic growth. Colorado's new economic development team will work closely with the Colorado Tourism Board to strengthen the state's tourism programs. 7.1 Tourist Information Clear and reliable information is vital to any tourist visiting Colorado. Several steps should be quickly taken to improve the information given our important visitors. The official Colorado Mao attempts to serve two purposes: a map of the state's road and highway system and a brief travel guide. As a travel guide, the Colorado Map is inadequate and needs immediate improvement. Its next production should be held up until both the Highway Department and the Tourism Board reach an agreement on map which adequately accomplishes both purposes. Hizhwav signage is another important source of tourist information and is particularly critical to the rural tourism industry. Signage policy in Colorado is complicated due to many federal and state sign regulations. Department of Highways and Tourism Board representatives should immediately pursue modifications in Colorado's highway signage policy which will assist the tourism industry while meeting the needs of the Highway Department. The CEO and his Deputy will have the responsibility to see that the issues of highway Signage and the Colorado Map are settled by March. 1, 1987, at which time they are to report results to the Governor. 7.2 Marketing Colorado at Stapleton International Airport Stapleton International. Airport offers an excellent opportunity to market the State of Colorado. An immediate boost was provided to Colorado when U.S. West and the M.D.C. Corvoration funded initial signage at Stapleton. The Colorado Tourism Board is requested to work with the task force being formed to market Colorado's image to develop recommendations for a long term marketing program at Stapleton. -16- a 7.3 Rural Tourism Pilot Program Tourism in rural areas of Colorado holds the potential of replacing declining revenues which have historically been realized in agriculture, mining and oil and gas development. The Department of Local Affairs, in cooperation with the Tourism Board, will design and pilot a tourism enhancement program in two rural locations of the state. 7.4 London Tourism Seminar. Governor Romer will lead a tourism and investment mission to the United Kingdom in early 1987. As a part of that trip, a tourism seminar will be held in London with travel officials from a number of European countries. 7.5 Colorado Tourism Promotion Tax In order to increase the State of Colorado's capacity to promote tourism throughout Colorado, the Legislature is being asked to consider an increase in the Colorado Tourism Promotion Tax. -17- 8. FINANCIAL INITIATIVES aaz ssa:ass=:zsa:szz=acz=azaaz saz azszz=zz szzazzzza==z.aa=a.. azz==aaaz.=_..z An acceleration of Colorado's economic development efforts will require a significant financial commitment. In order to "kick-start" the state's economic revitalization, Governor Romer will commit certain discretionary funds to the initiation of key programs. Financial participation from the private sector, as well as a commitment from the Colorado Legislature, is essential to a full and effective economic development program. f 8.1 Promoting Colorado 1 Governor Romer will allocate $350,000 for a three month E advertising and promotions program commencing March 1, 1987. Further funding will be necessary to continue the program. t 8.2 Economic Development Finance Authority A strong and effective economic development program will require a substantial capital pool, together with a variety mechanisms to -leverage and package resources. An Economic Development Financing Authority, either as a new agency or a restructured Colorado Housing Finance Authority, can provide a variety of financial services. These might include: • Infrastructure financing a Small business loans and financial assistance • Other forms of financing assistance such as secondary markets for commercial bank loans. Financial incentives for new businesses or ones intending to expand within Colorado. i i i E i i -18- t i 9. MAJOR INITIATIVES In addition to the organizational decisions and the initial economic initiatives outlined in this Strategic Plan, there are several critically important matters which demand the attention of the Governor, the Legislature and the Economic Development Action Council. 9.1 Convention Center A new convention facility in Denver will provide substantial benefits to the entire State of Colorado. The state should financially assist development of the Convention Center. i i I 9.2 Transportation Colorado has many critical transportation needs which must be addressed by both the Legislature and appropriate state agencies. These include: • Speeding up road and highway construction throughout the state. • Highway and, perhaps, mass transit access to Denver's new airport. • Mass transit and bus corridor development within the Denver metropolitan area. • Rural air carrier service, particularly on the Western Slope. 9.3 R-12 Education A first-rate R-12 educational system is vital to the economic health of Colorado.. We must demand a high level of excellence and provide sufficient funds to support quality public education in Colorado. 9.4 Communitv Colleges and Occupational Schools Community colleges and occupational schools throughout Colorado should play vital roles in the state's economic development program. The newly formed economic development team within the Governor's Office will work closely with appropriate officials to ' elaborate an effective role for these institutions. -19- - 77- - r - MEMBER'S LUNCHEON bWBUSINESS AFTER HOURS JANUARY 28-i 1987 ,.Kevin Payne, Executive Director, Western Vail Valley Resort Association, will-be providing an update on WVVRA and our marketing programs. TIME: 11:30 Cash Bar - Noon Lunch COST: $7.50 Members - $8.50 Non-members LOCATION: Terrace Restaurant at The Charter Reservations for the Luncheon are necessary and should be made at the ' WVVRA, or by calling 949-5189 prior to 12 noon, Tuesday, January 27th. JANUARY 30, 1987 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 LOCATION: The Christie Lodge Complimentary Beverages & Hors -d'oeuvres ' Mastercard or Cash Accepted , j Jkroleap 1QQ RECD JAN 1 9 1987 1 ~~e - ;ox ; Vail,Cokx ~u1o 8108 47/6-2204 Pepi Langegger January lj, 19 37 Tyrolean Inn Vail Tower-Council Vail Metro District I REs Special Districts Zc Tax Iioney after five months of negotiating with the board of the Vail Metro District for a lease to open the new golf course restaurant, it finally became apparent the first week of January 1987 that no agreement could be reached in time to successfully design and equipe the restaurant in time for Spring. Since all negotiations failed, I want to make the district aware of. not to use any of my existing restaurant layouto,or mechanical plans or be liable for all expenses up to date. It was wasted time, effort, and money, and it has been extremley frus- trating to deal with certain board members, which are more interested in little power plays, and their self interest rather than acting on be- half of the taxpayers in a businesslike manner. How much power, influence, and control the board :could have over the restaurant was more important to the chairman than the quality of the operation, the rent revenue being generated for the district and the taxpayers. I agreed to invest a substantial amount of money for a completely new restaurant and pay -rent to the district equal to any similar location, and have a fair landlord-tenant agreement. But a few board members seen to think the. restaurant is their little country club, and they should be able to dictate menu prices, uniforms for employees, restaurant layout decor, and above all, close the restaurant completely for their parties or pet projects. Who wants to invest a300,000 in a business and than have the district board tell you flow to run it? Anyone in private bus ness would not stand a chance to sucaed this way. The question is, can we the taxpayers afford to .lave them administrate our tax money? LJe have elected them, and we ne voters can make the change for file fut:; e. ! i Sincerely, ~g6~ , PepeThe Tyrolean Inii I - f. VAIL FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT INCIDENT REPORT NUMBER: 87-0006 DATE OF INCIDENT: JANUARY 1, 1987 LOCATION: 1495 LIONSRIDGE LOOP VAIL, CO 81657 12x55 28 hrs. Power surge / power failure - approximately 30 seconds. 12155 60 hrs. Dispatch Center received a call on 911 - report of power outage. 12:56 27 hrs. Dispatch Center received a call on 911 - report of transformer fire above The Roost. 12:56 59 hrs. Vail Dispatch toned out Vail Fire Department. At the time, Vail Dispatch had no idea Orange (Vail Fire) Channel was down. 12159 22 hrs. Vail Dispatch called Vail Fire Department asking for any "Vail Fire on Orange." NOTE: From tape recorder, Vail Dispatch received many calls on 911 reporting fire. 12:59 22 hrs. Firefighter Kurt Oakley was at Station One and heard call come over base radio. .Oakley tried to contact Assistant Chief Gulick, who was at the Vol auf er investigating a smoke report in Unit 105. He could not make contact. 13:00 00 hrs. Oakley responded to West Vail in 420 (Blazer) to (approx.) investigate. 13:0038 hrs. 405 (Engineer Talbot) radioed Dispatch Center on Orange Channel, "Vail, do you read me?" 13:00 53 hrs. 405 (Talbot) tried again, Vail, do you read me?" Prior to Talbot's attempt to make radio contact, Talbot had heard some radio traffic on Radio Scanner (413). This caused concern on Talbot's part, causing him to try to contact Vail Dispatch. 13:03 35 hrs. 405 (Talbot) radioed Vail Dispatch on Red (Eagle River Fire Protection Districts) Channel. Vail Dispatch advised that Orange (Vail Fire) Channel was down. 13:03 35 hrs. Firefighter Chapman, who was at his residence, picked up radio traffic on his personal scanner and responded to Station One. Chapman then started to phone firefighters at their residences relaying information on the fire situation. Chapman also loaded wildland firefighting equipment on 422 (pickup truck) and responded to scene at 13:25. 13:04 00 hrs. Oakley arrived on the scene and advised Dispatch on the Fred (approx.) Channel that we had a pretty good brush fire. Oakley first asked if all occupants were out of structures and was advised that they were. He also advised occupants that the pumper was enroute. He then had the bystanders take shovels and spread snow on the west side of the structure at 1495 Lionsridge Loop. Oakley also directed people in hooking up a garden hose, and advised 401 (Gulick) that the structure at 1495 Lionsridge Loop was no longer threatened. With Oakley's information, Gulick decided to hit hydrant just west of Solar Crest. This was due to the wind comimg from the west which was endangering the structure at 1495 Lionshead Loop. Gulick radioed 410 (East Vail pumper) and advised to come up Suffeher Road, hit hydrant and attack the west flank of the fire. 13:04 00 hrs. 413 (first-out pumper, Station One) in service. 13:04 20 hrs. 401 (Assistant Chief Gulick) asked for Vail Dispatch to phone the East Vail Station on extension 232 and advise of the situation. 13:05 00 hrs. 401 (Gulick) asked Dispatch to notify 400 (Chief Duran) at home via land line (telephone). 13:05 54 hrs. 410 (East Vail Pumper) in service. 13:06 00 hrs. 401 (Gulick) asked Dispatch to ask E.R.F.P.D. (Eagle River Fire Protection Districts) for Mutual Aid Assistance. Gulick's decision to do this was based on knowing that Orange Channel was down. NOTE: All Vail Fire personnel are on pagers while off duty, but if the channel is.inoperable, it cannot page. 13:07 31 hrs. E. R. F. P. D. (Eagle River Fire Protection Districts) acknowledged Mutual Aid. 13:09 07 hrs. 413 (first-out pumper, Station One) on the scene; started operations using 200 foot preconnect and tank water while the hydrant was being hooked up. 13+:15 00 hrs. 410 (East Vail pumper) on scene with three firefighters. 13:25 00 hrs. Vail Dispatch radioed Minturn 501 (Minturn Police) to (approx.) respond to 400's (Duran's) residence to notify me of the fire and of our radio situation. 13:32 00 hrs. 400 (Duran) went in service. 13:40 00 hrs. 400 (Duran) arrived at the scene and made contact with 401 (Gulick). After a brief conversation, I took over command. From my position on Lionsridge Loop, mid-way between pumpers, I determined that the fire was under control. I then directed fire personnel to concentrate on hot spots. 14:00 00 hrs. After I determined that the fire was out and the equipment was restored, I made contact with the occupants of both duplex units, explaining what I knew of the delayed response. At that point I knew that we had lost our radio system at approximately the same time we lost power to the West Vail area. Our radio system, which is located at Dowd Junction, is equipped with an emergency generator, which failed to start when we lost our power supply. I advised Pat Rickman that I would contact her after I found out why the generator failed. I tried to make contact with Mountain Top Communications and Motorola and could not reach anyone at either location. This was approximately 15:30 hours on New Year's Day. On January 2, I was advised by Mountain Top Communications that the starter on the generator failed and it would be replaced. I asked if anything could be added to the system which would ensure complete operation of the radio system during a power outage. Mountain Top Communications advised me that a battery bank could be hooked up if Motorola would provide the hardware. On Monday, January 5, 1987, I made contact with Motorola and Mountain Top Communications and had a battery back up added to the radio system. Given all the radio problems we incurred, I feel that the Vail Fire Department did an outstanding job in controlling this emergency. End of Report 1-13-87 DICK DURAN TOWN OF VAIL FIRE DEPARTMENT REVISED REPORT INCIDENT REPORT NO_ DATE DAY RECORDING PARTY SHIFT G LARM Response District Out of Response Distric TRANSMITTED BY= VILLAGE/LIONSHEAD DOWD JCT SANDSTONE VAIL PASS CRS MATTERHORN MINTURN/STL MTN Si i GOLFCO! USE RED CLIFF PRIVIATE CRS EAST VAIL OTHER OTHER I/ WEST VAIL SPECIFY BOOTH CREEK/FALLS INTERMOUNTAIN In City Limits? t/ Y/ N REPORTING PARTY ,o NAME PH.0NE ADDRESS ?BUILDING Nt4ME ADDRESS OF ALARM ~NO- AND STREET TIMES REPORTED 13• oU GENERAL ALARM MUTUAL AID I.?!o6 UNIT IN SERVICE ON SCENE CLEAR STANDBY > ./,/J1Nod- lv):a9 I f3,1 130`1 ! 1,1!40 1r !5'~t4 1 :~•9 !,//O ~qc), ! 3 c)5 31S :57 Q~:ib ! lJ :ll l'tc~9 1 13: d 6s!- i .s z l i s oS NON FIRE RELATED STITUATICN MEDICAL CALL VEHICLE f COCIDENIT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT TYPE OF MATERIAL OTHER SPECIFY FIRE RELATED STITUATICNS TYPE OF OO^OUPANCY INDUS7RY/UTIL17Y FIRES 1N STRUCTURES PUBLIC nSSEMBYLY EL ECTR I CAL WIRING / AT)Dliance EDUCATIONAL CHIMNEY/FIREPLACE/ASHES I NST I TUT I ONeiL COOKING1KITCHEN STORES/OFFICES F)_anmable Liquids/Gases Residential SAiJ};ING/MATC}=E5 1 3 2 FFMILY *4Et iT ING ECUT-PMERT APfiRTME!1!T! 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SPECIFY IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED FIREPLACE DAMPER CIGAR/CIGARETTE SMOKE BUILDING OPERATIONS SPECIFY MALICIOUS ACTIVATION OF PULL STATION ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION OF PULL STATION REPORT OF SMOKE/FLAME UNKNOWN CAUSES PERSONNEL PAID VOLUNTE'E'R TOTAL = FIREFIGHTERS it FIREFIGHTERS AT SCENE j~ CJ TN71 RTES VIL1 ED rD FIREFIGHTERS CIVILIANS MOBILE PROPERTY YEAR MAKE MODEL LICENSE NO_ REMARKS= Tls~ ~/,r///(/ d/? ..g" /l/~~'/ 7.~~~~./~I~l7s I//~ ///l/~~` /'L',~J/~;vl//~/.1/l~. /`~.t~l~ J aJ1J/~/iii ~ii.1 !~,~'r ~~~~/G-"Z-?~ .fir i/sir Ti, F ..>r. c i v ~i.~°.~?~=1" his/,iii=~ .~~~:r~ v~ ~T~i/-" S ~l%'=r" . Fpfr%/~ F~1%~/Ji/k-'I) i4i/7// /~l• //i?'.l! //G%i~-%fi- i//,T x!/1/11 7 c=/i:~!?-:~~f "f . ,9GJ~ /~~,/.~iF7:~7 ~f G~/I%•s%/,/} coiJr.~- L_r ~~i /,r'~-~-~'",c ~ r.•~v~i~ T~ ~ ~~F, s-r~,~ . //r~ ~1 ~i~~2r ~i.>>= rr. s~~/i%~ .9 r i A 7/,~/~i~T 7~ /?!1!/i~~/!~ /i~ T` : i~l~/i f// f//.%~ f,<~% 71 Tv G~~1/~/./~/) ,~1i;T. A.~i~~ V/& 7P, % ~/r1.r:/l' 1114 I,j 1 /1 7110tj w aot;i~/ A~//) .4 aSv' ~~~a:%~CT ~t/.¢1 lit ri .s%~i i/'.~ifG~/ . Ii°{.t1 d ~jTiSiz f~'~ ~/J /~3 .~j/"./.>.v~7-/iti i~1J7"r~%~-. /9•li~~ i~Sf~ 1 ~r/,P~ S/~J; r~=/~F ; , li. ~r.'T i~~!~/<?r lai/1?~3, f'r~1~F.~'i/,l?,~f=h /?Jr~'_>. ~~~1-..~'-~,a~in- r,~ ~!i!~iyi,('iti f-Y,~.~'!'f?%z° %/?~.l?,>,ET/t S'f".~" ~iif~.U iii' ~'_F111~S'i.~i/%/,G f1,i% J~i7 f'~~ rlift17~1 iv r~~".~?9t /Yii,/i.// ~1///~ili,1'.J'"f.~r VAIL FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL's INVESTIGATIVE REPORT Alarm Number 87-0006 Date of Incident 1-1-87 Location Lionsridge Loop I received notification from Vail Dispatch via phone of a mutual-aid fire at approximately 13:06 hours. The dispatcher called me at my residence advising the radio system was down and that he was requested by Asst. Chief Gulick to contact me. I responded from my residence to the scene. Upon arrival, I observed a brush fire approximately 2 acers in size. The fire was under control with minor flare ups and hot spots occuring along the north edge of the fire. Firefighting crews were attempting mop up operations and suppression of minor fires along the base of a geologic rock formation fipalaeGaid~); Once the fire was declared- out by Chief Duran, I began a preliminary survey of thd'scene. I began my walk around at the southwest corner of the burn. The burn appeared to have begun in relative proximity of a power pole (riser). A power vault was situated on the ground approximately five feet to the north of the riser. Observation of the base of the power vault revealed unburned grass around the perimeter of the vault. The plastic base of the vault indicated only minor heat impact. There was no flame trail from the vault nor evidence that the vault was involved or contributed to the inginition or fire spread. Observation of the area around the base of the power pole indicated multiple pieces of what appeared to be a lighting arrestor. Visual observation of the riser indicated one of the three lighting arreSttors on the pole had been destroyed. Close observation of the debris indicated the ceramic housin- of the arrestor had broken; metal components of the arretsor had melted ; and inspection of the.cap to the arrestor indicated electrical arcing had occured. Observation of the burn patterns in the grass and brush indicated the fire had begun in proximity of the pole, and spread north and east. There was a 3-5 mph breeze from the west during the fire. I was assisted by Doyle Johnson of Holy Cross Electric Assn. during the review and inspection of the pole, the vault and the remains of the lighting arrestor. Possible contributing factors include the apparent power surge occuring at approximately the time of ignition. I observed a flickering. of the lights at my residence approximately 15 minutes prior to the report I recieved from Vail Dispatch. The FIRE MARSHAL'S INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ALARM No. 87-0006 Page 2 Vail Dispatch received indictaion of a power failure and multiple trouble alarms on monitored fire alarm systems, and a microwave failure alarm at 12:57 hours. Vail Fire and Police radio communications systems failed at that time. Vail Dispatch received a report of the brush fire from Patrica Rickman at 1495 Lionsridge Loop at 12:56 hours. The discription of the fire is known as the area indicated on U.S. Forest Service maps as the Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 5, Range 81 West. The power pole was located at the common boundry of 1773 and 1495 Lionsridge Loop, also known as Lots 1 and 2, Lionsridge Filing No.-2 and a portion of Tract A. End:.:bf. Report Filed : 1-2-87 By : Michael McGee Fire Marshal Vail Fire Department I VAIL RESORT ASSOCIATION BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER You are cordially invited to the VRA's Business After Hours Mixer hosted by AMERICAN SKI EXCHANGE ON WALL STREET DATE: Wednesday, January 21, 1987 TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. i LOCATION: American Ski Exchange on Wall Street j 225 Wall Street Vail,-CO 81657 (Next to the Hong Kong Cafe) Please bring your non-VRA friends. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Also, great prizes will be given away. You must be present to win! RECD JAN 19 1987 VAIL RESORT ASSOCIATION, 241 E. Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657