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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1987
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Interview Carl Neu as Possible Facilitator for Public Meetings
2. Discussion of Format for Public Meetings on Capital Improvement
Projects
3. Funding Requests
1) Colorado Tribute to Veterans Fund, Inc.
2) Vail Community Chorale Donation
3) Battle Mountain High School Cross Country Ski Team
4. West Vail Road Improvement District Pavement Cuts
5. Consideration of Conveyance of Easement for the Cascade Village
Lift
6. Planning and Environmental Commission Report
7. Information Update
8. Other
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1987
2:00 p.m.
EXPANDED AGENDA
2:00 1. Interview Carl Neu as Possible Facilitator for Public
Meetings
Action Requested of Council: Interview Carl Neu to
determine his acceptability to Council to facilitate the
public meetings proposed for February 17 and 24.
Background Rationale: We have asked Carl to come to be
interviewed by the Council to determine his acceptability by
the Council as facilitator. I have attached information
from references I have called concerning Carl's performance
in other similar situations. All the references are very
positive. Following the interview, we recommend the Council
go into Executive Session to discuss their negotiations with
Carl, and then come back into Public Session to make a
decision on whether or not to retain him as a Facilitator
for the Public Meetings.
Staff Recommendation: I will withhold the final staff
recommendation on Carl until we have the opportunity to
interview him with the Council.
2:30 2. Discussion of Format for Public Meetings on Capital
Improvement Projects
Action Requested of Council: If Carl Neu is chosen, discuss
with him and staff the format for the meetings and what we
expect the outcome to be.
Background Rationale: The Council, staff and Facilitator
need to be in clear agreement as to what the expected result
of these meetings will be and how the meetings will be
conducted. Much of that can be discussed generally in the
Council Meeting and the staff can follow up with the
Facilitator later on specifics.
3:30 3. Funding Requests
1) Colorado Tribute to Veterans Fund, Inc.
2) Vail Community Chorale Donation
3) Battle Mountain High School Cross Country Ski Team
Action Requested of Council: Decide whether or not to make
a contribution to the above organizations, and if so, how
much they should be.
Background Rationale: We have letters from both of these
organizations requesting contributions. The Town has
historically contributed around $500 per year to the Vail
Community Chorale for renting costumes. Last year our
contribution went for the purchase of material for costumes
and the request now is for a donation-to offset the costs of
labor in sewing the costumes. The Tribute to Veterans Fund
has been receiving an average of $50-$100 per community
according to their information.
Staff Recommendation: I recommend the Council consider a
$500 contribution to the Vail Community Chorale and a $100
contribution to the Colorado Tribute to Veterans Fund, Inc.
The cross country ski team request should be referred to the
Youth Scholarship Fund Committee for evaluation.
3:50 4. West Vail Road Improvement District Pavement Cuts
Stan Berryman
Action Requested of Council: Policy direction.
Backqround Rationale: We have identified that a sewer line
does not exist for the eastern 1,200 feet of Garmisch
Drive. Municipal Code Section 20.04.390 allows the Council
to order property owners to connect to utilities to avoid
cuts in the pavement at a later date. Twelve lots are
affected by the lack of sewer service and could be assessed
as much as $5,000 each in addition to the drainage and
pavement improvements to construct the sewer. There are 58
other non-improved lots in the proposed district that would
be assessed approximately $1,000 additionally to stub out to
utilities.
Staff Recommendation: Enforce the provisions of Municipal
Code Section 20.04.390 to avoid damaging pavements cuts in
the future.
4:15 5. Consideration of Conveyance of Easement for the Cascade
Larry Eskwith Village Lift
Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny request for an
easement to Vail Associates and Cascade Village Metropolitan
District for the proposed Cascade Village lift.
Background Rationale: This easement deed will finalize the
prior discussions for an easement to allow the construction
of the Cascade Village lift. Larry Eskwith will be able to
provide more specific information at the meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the easement deed as
presented.
4:30 6. Planning and Environmental Commission Report
Peter Patten
4:35 7. Information Update
Ron Phillips
4:40 8. Other
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January 29, 1987
Mr. Charles Wick
Director of Administrative Services
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Charlie:
Enclosed are the three copies of my professional vita as you
requested. Also, I am holding open the dates of February 17 and 24
pending your decision on the use of my services. I currently have a
conflict on February 10 which I am trying to resolve by rescheduling a
client briefing.
As my vita points out, I have extensive experience as a consultant,
city council member, and working with large groups such as the Lakewood
Charter Commission which I chaired. We succeeded in getting a charter
adopted in 1983. I also serve as Vice Chairman of the Lakewood-South
Jeffco Chamber of Commerce and will become Chairman in October.
Listed below are the client references you requested:
1. Linda Shaw, Mayor
City of Lakewood
987-7050
2. Margaret Carpenter, Mayor
Jack Ethredge, City Manager
City of Thornton
538-7217
3. Federico Pena, Mayor
Sandy Drew, Director-Office of Project Management
City and County of Denver
575-2721
? Pro-Med Management Division
? Government Leadership Division
? General Management Systems Division
8169 West Baker Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80227 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 36308 Lakewood, Colorado 80236 Telephone: 303/986-8487
Mr. Charles Wick January 29, 1987
Town of Vail Page 2
4. Linda Morton, Chairman
Robert Farley, Executive Director
Denver Regional Council of Governments
455-1000
5. Mary Krane, Manager
Denver Department of Social Services
937-2974
6. Dr. Joyce Neville, Manager
Denver Department of Health and Hospitals
893-7666
7. John MacIntyre, County Manager
Washoe County, Nevada
(702) 785-4179
8. Ronald Robinson, President
United Bank of Lakewood
936-7381
9. Malcom Collier, Chairman
Lakewood-South Jeffco Chamber of Commerce
President, First Federal Savings Banks
232-2211
10. Jerry L. Hall, Executive Director
Regional Transportation Commission
Reno, Nevada
(702) 232-2800
11. David Daugherty, Executive Director
Longmont Chamber of Commerce
776-5295
12. Gale Christy, City Manager
James Woods, Director of Community Development
City of Littleton
795-3748
13. Robert Bonacci, Executive Director
Foothills Metropolitan Recreation and Park District
987-3602
14. Ken Bueche, Executive Director
Colorado Municipal League
831-6411
Mr. Charles Wick January 29, 1987
Town of Vail Page 3
I have done projects for all of the above. The projects have ranged
from strategic planning and goal setting to a community directions and
assessment seminar for the City of Littleton that involved mayor,
council, staff, and approximately 70 civic and business leaders all
working to identify community priorities and future leadership issues
requiring their collective attention and cooperation.
I will call Ron Phillips on Monday, February 2 to follow up on our
conversation and this letter.
Sincerely,
Carl H. Neu
Enclosures
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BIOGRAPHY
Carl H. Neu, Jr.
Carl H. Neu, Jr. - President of Neu and Company, is a consultant to
health-care, commercial and governmental organizations. He is a
co-founder of Dyna-Corn Resources, which serves the training needs of the
retail and drygoods industry, and of Pro-Med Management Systems, which
deals with the management and training needs of the healthcare industry.
He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds
an MBA from Harvard University. He served on the Lakewood, Colorado
City Council from 1975 to 1980, completing two terms as its president.
He was also Chairman of the Lakewood City Charter Commission and is
currently President of the Lakewood Public Building Authority and
Chairman of the Lakewood Civic Foundation, Inc. He also has been a
Lecturer at the University of Colorado's Graduate School of Public
Affairs and a faculty member for its Center for the Improvement of
Public Management.
Carl Neu is a consultant to organizations throughout the country and
is a frequent speaker at management conferences. His writings on
governance and leadership issues have been published nationally. His work
emphasizes the development of those policy, leadership, and long-range
planning skills required on the part of public officials and private-sector
managers for effective governance and for dealing with the forces of
hyper-change which organizations are experiencing.
VITA
CARL HERBERT NEU, JR.
Current Positions: President of Neu and Company
Managing Director, Pro-Med Learning Systems, Inc.
Summary of Experience
Over twenty years experience in management, marketing and
customer relations, strategic and business development planning,
organization and executive development, and working with organiza-
tions experiencing rapidly changing marketing and financial
conditions.
Professional Activities
NEU AND COMPANY
Lakewood, Colorado
President, Neu and Company
Neu and Company provides strategic planning, corporate leadership,
organizational development, and executive development services and
programs to business, industry, healthcare organizations, and
municipal governments.
Examples of clients served and types of services provided include:
St. Joseph's Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan - Preparation of
board, executive, and management team for the strategic planning
process conducted by hospital and outside consultants through a
series of retreats and executive development programs designed to
enhance organization planning, management performance, and
financial/budgeting systems.
First National Bank of Denver - Analysis of the organization and
its management performance in preparing for strategic planning
and the creation of a new corporate future in the financial
services industry.
Bank Administration Institute - Creation of The Bank Executive
Program on strategic planning presented by the Institute to its
member banks at conferences conducted throughout the country.
These conferences are for bank chief executive officers and senior
vice presidents.
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CARL HERBERT NEU, JR.
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Mountain Bell - Preparing the organization for a strategic
realignment of its business, establishing the managerial direction
and employee performance required in a rapidly changing market,
and developing executive communications plans and systems to
achieve employee commitment to changing corporate goals. Major
services provided include:
- Perspective 80 - analysis of management performance in
dealing with changing market conditions and development of an
executive action plan for implementation of AT&T's marketing
strategies for the 80's
- Analysis of factors contributing to the loss and retention of
business account telephone equipment users and creation of
buyer behavior model in a changing telecommunications market
- Corporate-wide review of executive communications styles and
their impact upon employees' performance and willingness to
support new corporate goals in changing market conditions
- Creation of a Strategic Five-Year Employee Communications
Plan for the introduction of major changes in Network
Operations Segment.
American Telephone and Telegraph - Co-producer of a nationally
distributed videotape conference on "Business Marketing-Business
Services Cooperation" for the Bell Marketing System.
Kettering Foundation - Research on municipal governance processes
and skills for elected officials. This work has lead to the
creation of several programs used nationally in the training and
development of councils, school boards, and their staffs.
Truman Medical Center (Kansas City, Missouri) - Co-producer of
patient relations programs for national distribution to healthcare
institutions for improving their performance in increasingly
competitive and resource-scarce operating conditions. Also
conducted strategic planning retreat for executive team.
Clients over the last five years include approximately seventy
commercial organizations, fifty governmental agencies, and
numerous healthcare institutions.
CARL HERBERT NEU, JR.
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PRO-MED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
Lakewood, Colorado
Managing Director, Pro-Med Management Systems. This
organization, a major division of Neu and Company, provides
training programs and consultation services to the healthcare
industry and hospitals. Over 400 healthcare organizations are now
using Pro-Med Learning Systems, and affiliate and service
organization, programs and resources. Pro-Med is the identified
pioneer in hospital guest/patient relations programs.
Other Professional Affiliations
Co-Principal, The Government Leadership Institute. This organi-
zation, formed in 1981 and reorganized as the Government
Leadership Division of Neu and Company in 1986, provides highly
practical training, organizational development, and direct
consulting services for building the leadership capacities of local
governments (cities, counties, and school districts). Particular
emphasis is given to developing the governing skills of councils
and boards as well as to their ability to implement policy
decisions through professional staff performance.
Previous Experience
1967-1977
Coordinator of Forward Planning, Gates Rubber Company,
Research and Development Division. Responsibilities included
coordinating the business development, planning, financial
projections and marketing analyses involved in the creation of
Gates Energy Products.
President and Co-Founder, Dyna-Com Resources, Inc. - an
organization serving the customer relations training and sales
development needs of the retail drygoods industry. This
company also serves major retailing, hotel/motel, and
restaurant corporations.
Sales Administration Manager, Elba Systems Corp.
Industrial Liaison Officer, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
CARL HERBERT NEU, JR.
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Civic Leadership Positions
City Council; Lakewood, Colorado: 1975-1980. Served two
terms as president.
Co-Chairman, Citizens for Home Rule - a group seeking
creation of a city charter for Lakewood, Colorado - 1982
Chairman, Lakewood City Charter Commission, 1982
President, Lakewood Public Building Authority, 1984 to
present; member since 1981
Board of Directors, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce,
1983-present. Vice Chairman.
Board of Directors, Classic Chorale, Inc., 1978 to 1983.
President, 1979.
President, Lakewood on Parade, 1978; Board of Governors 1978
to present.
Chairman, Lakewood Sales Tax Commission, 1985
Chairman, Lakewood Civic Foundation, Inc., 1986
Education
Master in Business Administration, Harvard Graduate School of
Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Publications and Audiovisual Programs .
"Discontinuous Change: Implications for Bank Trainers and
Executives," The American Banker, October 14, 1980.
"Municipal Leadership Issues: Current Trends and Implications,"
co-authored with Lyle J. Sumek. Published in 19 journals during
1979-1980.
Municipal Governance: Challenges of the 1980's," co-authored
with Lyle J. Sumek, 1982. Published in ten journals.
CARL H. NEU, JR.
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Multimedia training programs and institutes created for national
distribution by Neu and Company, Pro-Med Learning Systems, and
their affiliates include:
Insights - a critical competitive issues and strategic planning
workshop for bank boards of directors and CEO's. Produced
with the support of the Iowa and Missouri Bankers Associations
for national distribution.
Bank Executive Program (used by Bank Administration
Institute) for bank presidents and senior executives. This
program was renamed Strategic Decision-Making for BAI's
1982-1983 offerings.
Customer Satisfaction Skills (banking)
Selling Opportunities and Skills (banking)
Management Development Series (banking)
City Council Leadership and Performance (government)
City Council: Role as Financier (government)
Goal-Setting for Municipal Leadership: Targeting the
Community's Future (government)
School District Leadership and Performance (government)
Patient Relations Series (hospitals)
Winning With the Patient (hospitals)
Managing Patient Relations Performance (hospitals)
Winning With Change - Changing to Win (hospitals)
Patient Relations in the Emergency Room (hospitals)
Winning Physician Practices (hospitals)
Team Achievement Program (hospitals)
Organizational Redevelopment Series for Hospital Executives
(hospitals)
Focus on the Future - Performance Planning and Evaluation
System for Healthcare (hospitals)
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CARL H. NEU, JR.
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Honors and Awards
The Arthur Page Award for Exceptional Performance in Public
Relations presented by AT&T in 1979 for work done with Mountain
Bell.
Kettering Foundation grantee, 1979-80: Research on municipal
governance
Listed in Who's Who in the West
U. S. Army: Bronze Star (Vietnam, 1967) and Army
Commendation Medal for meritorious performance (Germany,
1965). Captain, U. S. Army Ordnance Corps.
Teaching Affiliate
Lecturer, University of Colorado Graduate School of Public
Affairs, 1983-1985. Specialties: Organizational theory and
performance, policy formulation, and strategic leadership.
REFERENCES FOR CARL NEU
Ron Phillips talked with three references pertaining to Carl Neu's performance, two
of the references known personally by Ron.
Jack Ethredoe, Citv Manager, Citv of Thornton
1. Carl facilitated a goal setting and policy retreat for a new City Council.
There were divisions among the Councilmembers and Carl was successful in starting
them talking to each other and working on common problems.
2. Carl was well received by the Council and understands the process very
well. Carl was successful in getting everyone to participate actively which
surprised Jack.
3. Carl is deceptively effective. He is a big guy in appearance and did not
strike Jack at first as one who would be good in this type of situation. However,
he was very good and the City Manager and City Council were very well satisfied with
his performance.
James Woods, Community Development Director, City of Littleton
1. In the fall of 1984, the City of Littleton had Carl Neu work with them on a
community assessment seminar. The City had been undergoing a very successful
economic development program which resulted in a lot of construction and growth and
they felt they needed to assess the situation to determine if they were going in the
right direction. They had a very intensive group of about 70 invited citizens spend
about eight hours in one day to look at all the trends and develop consensus on the
future of the City.
2. Carl is very animated and knowledgeable. He did a very good job for
Littleton and James received many favorable comments from those involved in the
assessment seminar.
3. Carl was very involved in the City's preparation sessions before the
seminar was actually held.
4. Carl is a savvy guy, particularly with sensitive political issues. If we
are dealing with some super sensitive people, we need to let him know that and put
everything on the table so he is aware of the potential situations going in.
Bob Farley, Executive Director, Denver Regional COG
1. DRCOG has used Carl to be the Facilitator at their Policy Board retreats
for the last two years.
2. Carl works both in the public and private sectors and understands both very
well. He has served in the past as a Councilmember in the City of Lakewood.
3. Carl is extremely bright and has done a very good job for them as a
Facilitator. They used to use someone else, but are very satisfied with their
switch to Carl. He has absolutely no reservations about using Carl in this type of
situation.
The people I talked to were very positive about Carl in every way and no one had
anything negative to say about him in this type of role.
RUP/bsc
COLORADO
TRIBUTE to
VFI FRAM
Colorado Tribute to Veterans Fund, Inc.
2133 South Bellaire M • Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-1817 • (303) 756-0338
February 1, 1987
Paul Johnston
''ayo r
75 South Frontage Poad ':lest
Vail, Co 81657
Dear °'a.yor Johnston,
In our four wars this century, ''ail's residents and 5,398 Coloradoans Nave
have served and sacrificed in defending the freedoms we en joy in Colorado and the
United States of America. :dour you and your fellow councilmembers finally have a
unique opportunity to commemorate their patriotism-=something that has not been done
in Colorado since the Spanish-American War in 1898. 'He are asking `:rail to make a
donation to the COLORADO TRIBUTE TO VLTERAidS to be built at the State Capitol. This
contribution in memory/honor of your community's citizens will be listed pe =aanently
in the west entrance of the State Capitol. The following Colorado communities have
already stepped for-yard in our long overdue project:
Aron 100 11ag1er $)100 _Torthglenn :51,000
Derthoud X100 Fleming y50 P.angely ~~100
Burli r_gton 5100 Grove $50 Silverton :r1GG
Cedared e $'5 g 00 .iremi?lli n,-- $100 ?;alsenbur '100
Denver-Dist. 4 $750 La :seta ;100 16,11'el- ngton 3100
Englewood 100 ilerino $100 .?estminster >500
Sincerely,
Timothy _lmoth,J Dram
noy
Chairman/President
NrC'D JAN - 7 1987
6 January 1986
Mr. Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Town of Vail
P.O. Box 100
Vail, CO 81658
Dear Mr. Phillips:
Now that the new year is here, the Vail Community Chorale is doing some
fundraising. Every year the Vail Community Chorale carols through the
streets, hotels, lodges and bars of Vail during the week prior to Christmas.
The members of our group are strictly volunteers and the Chorale is a
non-profit organization. As you may remember, last year the Town of Vail
generously contributed to our costume fund so that the Chorale could
purchase fabric to have our own Victorian costumes made. Last year's
donations did cover most of the cost of our costume materials, but did not
cover the labor involved in sewing the fabric into costumes.
This year we were lucky enough to have Diana Pratt sew the most wonderful
costumes for us. This was a labor of love by Diana, but we do need to
solicit donations to help us cover the cost of her labor. Since you were at
the Vail Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, I'm sure you got to see and
appreciate how beautiful our costumes are and how they help us spread the
Christmas spirit to the tourists visiting Vail. Additional monies are also
needed to purchase music for our group so that we can enlarge our repertoire
for summer and fall singing engagements.
The Town of Vail has alway helped us in the past in recognition of the
service we perform in the community. I hope that you can assist us at this
time and provide a donation to the Vail Community Chorale.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best egards,
etty J Lundgren
Secreta y
Vail Community Chorale
P.O. Box 647
Avon, CO 81620
BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Box 249 • 750 Eagle Road
Minturn, Colorado 81645
(303) 949-4490
RONALD L. SMITH DAVID ORTIZ
Principal January 27, 1987 Assistant Principal
Mr. Paul Johnston, Mayor
Town of Vail
75 South Frontacre Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
Dear Mayor Johnston,
The purpose of this letter is to solicit a contribution by the Town
of Vail to the Battle Mountain High School nordic ski team.
Two to four of our junior cross-country skiers will qualify for the
Rocky Mountain Divisional team which will compete March 8 through
March 22, 1.987, at the Junior Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska. The
estimated cost per racer for transportation, meals, lodging and race
fees is $1,200.00, a rather substantial sum for a 16-year-old to raise
or for a family to absorb.
I would like to raise $3,000.00 from various community sources to help
offset the cost of the trip. All funds raised will be equally distri-
buted among those participating in Anchorage, and any excess funds
will be escrowed to assist next year's qualifiers.
Last year, the four local students who participated in Nationals in
Royal Gorge, California, represented the Vail Valley exceptionally
well with four top-15 finishes. I anticipate an equally good repre-
sentation this year.
I will phone you within the next few days to discuss this proposal
with you. We appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
r; ~ J
Kathryn aenysh
Head Ski Coach
Serving: Avon, Eagle-Vail, Gilman, Minturn, Redcliff, Vail and all of Eastern Eagle County
EASEMENT DEED
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents:
That the TOWN OF VAIL, a Colorado municipal corporation ("Grantor") for ten
dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed and by these presents
does grant, bargain, sell and convey and confirm unto VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC., a
Colorado corporation, and the CASCADE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a
quasi-municipal Colorado corporation (herein collectively referred to as
"Grantees"), the following real property situate in the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado, to-wit:
A perpetual exclusive easement and right-of-way under, over, across, above and
through that portion of Grantor's property which is set forth and designated on
Exhibit A attached hereto for the erection, maintenance, repair, re-erection and
operation of a ski lift and related equipment and facilities. Such easement may be
used by either of the Grantees, their successors and assigns, to the extent
reasonably necessary in connection with the operation of a ski lift on or above such
property and by all members of the public for any use reasonably related to skiing
activities on Vail Mountain. Acceptance of this easement by Grantees shall
constitute its agreement and consent as follows:
1. At such time and in the event that the easement described herein is
abandoned or no longer used by Grantees or in the event Grantees do not begin
construction on said ski lift within eighteen (18) months from the date this
easement is executed, then Grantees real property interest in the easement shall
immediately revert to and be thereafter merged with the servient estate.
2. Grantees understand that Grantor does not warrant title to the above
described property in which the foregoing easement is granted and does not undertake
to defend Grantees in the peaceable enjoyment of this easement, and the grant of the
easement shall be subject to all outstanding liens, taxes, assessments and superior
rights, if any, in and to the property.
3. The use by the Grantees of the easement shall be at all times subordinate
to Grantors use of said easement notwithstanding the fact, however, that Grantor
shall not construct or allow the construction of any improvements within the
easement or outside the easement if the height of such improvements would intrude
within the cone described on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference, or allow any activity within the easement or the cone which would
violate any regulations pertaining to the operation of such ski lift.
4. The granting of this easement does not in any way exempt the Grantees from
obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from appropriate Town of Vail Boards
and Commissions.
5. Grantees shall conform to all the laws and regulations of the United States
of America, the State of Colorado, the County of Eagle, and the Town of Vail, in its
use of the easement and any activity it conducts thereon.
6. The Grantees shall indemnify and keep the Grantor harmless from any and all
claims for damages to real and personal property and injuries or death suffered by
persons in any manner growing out of the use of said easement by the Grantees, and
the cost of defending said claims including but not limited to reasonable attorneys
fees.
Signed and delivered this day of 1987.
Grantor: TOWN OF VAIL, Grantee: VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC.,
a Colorado municipal corporation a Colorado corporation
By: By:
Rondall V. Phillips, Town Manager Michael S. Shannon, President
Grantee: CASCADE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT,
a Colorado quasi-municipal corporation
By:
President
State of Colorado )
ss.
County of Eagle )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day
of 1987 by
as of the TOWN OF VAIL, Colorado, a Colorado
municipality.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires on:
Notary Public
Address
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State of Colorado )
ss.
County of Eagle )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day
of 1987 by
as of VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC., a Colorado
corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires on:
Notary Public
Address
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State of Colorado )
ss.
County of Eagle )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day
of 1987 by
as of CASCADE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a
Colorado quasi-municipal corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires on:
Notary Public
Address
Planning and Environmental Commission
February 9, 1987
1:45 PM: Site Visits
3:00 PM: Public Hearing
1. Approval of minutes of January 26, 1987.
2. A request for an exterior alteration in order to add more than 100
square feet and for a conditional use permit in order to expand an
existing dining deck and construct another dining deck on the Bell
Tower Building.
Applicant: Bell Tower Associates, Inc.
3. A request for a setback and size variance in order to install a
satellite receiving dish greater in size than the maximum allowed
at 2271 North Frontage Road West.
Applicant: Sky-Hi Vail, Inc. dba KVMT Radio
4. A request for an exterior alteration in order to add more than 100
square feet to the Plaza Lodge building located at 281 Bridge
Street.
Applicant: Plaza Lodge Associates, Ltd.
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NORTHWEST COLORADO
N~cG COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS '
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Denver ID" rec7 S S-'
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
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
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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
Summit Initiatives
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2.4 Management and Efficiency Study 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
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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 :lap and highwav 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 Authoritv 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 Communitv Colleges and Occupational Schools looked to for major
role in economic development.
Romer - Chair ECONOMIC GOVERNOR
McAllister - Co DEVELOPMENT
J. LaCOLlister - Chair (s) AC`I'TON COUNCIL
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Devel. Devel. Business Advisory
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT Bob Backstaff
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Rov 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 fake 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
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1. ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES
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Colorado state government will be immediately reorganized to make it more
effective in re:-itaiizing the state's economy. In the shc_t ter=, 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
private 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 (CEO) 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.
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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.
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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
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1.4 Governor's Job Trainine 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.
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2. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP
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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.
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 Standine 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
i created. Several members of each committee will also sit on the
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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
j within their respect4-vz areas. Committees include:
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• 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 extensiveiv 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.
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• Technical Advisor-7 Corrnittee
A vast amount of expertise and tremendous commitment exists
throughout Colorado within local eccncmic development agencies
and private companies. State government must cooperatively
join forces with these economic development specialists in
order to be success Z.ul.
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.
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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.
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• Marketing Colorado's New Business Image i
It is vital for Colorado to establish a posit"iv e aand upbeat
business image. Governor Romer has committed $30,000 to ,
launch an immediate advertising and promotional campaign/ The
initial advertising phase is three months.~Itie Dus eni ss Image
Task Force will design that campaign, both as to content as
lJ' well as medium, within the next thirty days. It is hoped the
Legislature and private sector will commit further resources
to continue the promotional program beyond the first phase.
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.
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Higher Education
A task force comprised of reDresen*_atives from the Colorado
Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) and other public and
private sector leaders will be established to recommend
specific actions which will strengthen higher educaticn'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.
a Rural Jobs Linkaze
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 orportunities, 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.
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• Women's Economic Develoomer.t 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 Ovoortunities
lirteraat-rornal- 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
• Regulatory 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.
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 cf`_icie^.cv 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 iepo__ and recommendations are due to the
Governor and EcPZ1Dmi~ Development Action Council by July 1, 1987.
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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
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$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.
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3.2 Immediate Business Contacts
Governor Romer will establish personal contact with all active
out of state business prospects on the day he takes office
January 13, 1987. That day, he will send telegrams to all
companies being pursued by Colorado. The communications will
introduce the new administration and reinvigorate Colorado's
I interest in each firm.
3.3 Accelerate Business Prospects
Rey 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.
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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.
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The March trip will be scheduled to coincide with the initiation
,,of Colorado's national advertising campaign.
3.5 Business Development Peer Svstem
A peer system 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.
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3.8 Office Snace Oooortunities
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.
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The expansion of businesses within Colorado is every bit as important as
attracting new firms to the state. The state's no mousiness 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 Rom=_r Admi_ast_a_ion
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.
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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
At`airs. 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 Regulatory 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.
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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.
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6.1 Rural Jobs Linkaee
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 Plugzir.e 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.
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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.
Hiehwav 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 Marketirz 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. Corporation 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.
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• 7.3 Rural Tourism Pilot Proeram
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.
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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.
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advertising and promotions program commencing March 1, 1987.
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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:
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• 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.
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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.
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Colorado has many critical transportation needs which must be
addressed by both the Legislature and appropriate state
agencies. These include:
e 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 K-12 Education
A first-rate K-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 Community 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.
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How to pass an election
to re one for streets
(or other 0a al needs
by Andrew C. McMinimee
and Betty J. Mulvey
In recent years, Littleton has passed You'll Want To Vote On July 8
two bond issue elections to raise money.{
for street improvements. What's the
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How was Littleton able to pass is no single, magic solution when
a $2.1 million bond issue for Little- faced with complex issues that of-
ton's share of the $21 million railroad fect other jurisdictions and involve
depression project in 1981 and a several layers of government.
$3.9 million bond issue for the $7.4 There was a major difference be- t a t t z i"!
million Mineral/Ken Caryl extension tween the city's railroad depression,
and Bowles Avenue improvements and the Mineral/Bowies elections.
in 1986? The railroad depression election w ° -ell
Planning, careful consideration occurred five years ago in different d~
of the ballot questions, a compre- economic times. In addition, we felt'.'
hensive public information program, that the community generally wantedt
hard work, and strong council lead- the railroad tracks lowered to elim 7-~ :yam Fqa%'"`
ershipand commitment are the most inate the auto/rail confIictswith our
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important ingredients in running a major east/west arterials. The is
successful election. There certainly sues were money (how much would
the voters be willing to pay?) and
Andrew C. McMinimee is deputy the closing of a major collector
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city manager for Littleton and was street. an fm Ll IS
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involved in Littleton's effort to pass The Mineral/Bowles election is-
the 1986 bond issue. Betty J. Mulvey sues were much tougher. We were
is assistant to the Littleton cityman- faced with an issue that had been
ager and was involved in both the with us for the past 10 years and THE MINERAUKEN CARYL CONNECTION {
1981 and 1986 efforts to pass bond had created tremendous contro I
issues. versy and polarization. One group AND BOWLES AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
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wanted Bowles Avenue widened to Zfl
four lanes; the other wanted Bowles
to remain as a two-lane country
road with another river crossing
built (through a city park) to alleviate
the traffic pressures on Bowles.
Citizens of Littleton had worked
hard for 15 years to acquire 640
acres of land for the city's natural
floodplain South Platte Park, and - -
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We had previously tried to fund,'"--
Mineral Avenue through a metropol-
itan district, which would have in-
volved the cities of Littleton and
Columbine Valley, and portions of _
Arapahoe County and Jefferson Campaign literature, including the above photo, showed the proposed
County. That effort was squelched Mineral/Ken Caryl connection and explained thoroughly what the city
by Jefferson County residents who proposed to do.
did not want the Mineral extension
to add traffic to Ken Caryl Road ing. A second point is that having
through their neighborhoods and full council support is imperative. The decisions that are
did not want to pay for it. This Timing is a key consideration and made early in setting an
created even more resentment on should be part of the planning phase.
the part of Littleton citizens. Because of the fall general elections, election can be important
We also knew that our newer we were locked into a July date for factors in winning or
neighborhoods adjacentto Mineral the Mineral/Bowles election, even
Avenue to the east objected to the though we would have preferred losing. Having full
Mineral extension,eventhoughthe not to have a summer election. council support is
segment east of Santa Fe Drive had Also, the city council had imposed a
been built as an arterial before they storm drainage utility fee on all imperative.
moved into their homes. properties in the city the first of
The mixed issues made the deci- January, and we knew that property
sion about how to word the ballot owners had recently received an the Mineral/Bowles projects was
questions a tough one. A great deal increase in their property taxes from 53 percent for Littleton residents,
of time was spent brainstorming the school district and the county. with $3.5 million coming from adja-
the pros and cons of having one or We, however, had reason to be- cent landowners. Council also agreed
two questions on the ballot. If one lieve that several other governmen- to make improvements to the Min-
question was put on the ballot (for tal agencies would have elections eral/Dry Creek intersection should
both Mineral Avenue and Bowles coming up, and we anticipated that the bond election pass. This deci-
Avenue) and failed, it would mean school and county mill levies would sion was made to alleviate concerns
we would lose both projects. Two increase again later in the year. from the neighborhood adjacent to
questions,ontheotherhand,would Since the issue was so significant Mineral which would be affected by
possibly pit the west side of the city to the community, we concluded increased traffic.
against the east side of the city. that we should go ahead since no Other selling points in the cam-
After a great deal of deliberation, time in the nearfuture would be the paign included: (1) selling the proj-
council concluded that it would perfect time. ects as part of the city's overall
stand by an early decision to work Perhaps the most important ele- transportation improvement plan;
the problems of both roads concur- ment in both the railroad depression (2) by "spreading the traffic through-
rently and that one question on the and Mineral/Bowles elections was out the community, all of our main
ballot would be the best approach. our position when we took the arterials would be handling their
{ Equally important, councilmembers issues to the electorate. The staff fair share rather than overloading
representing both sides of the city hadworked hard to garner funds for one road and one neighborhood;
agreed and unanimously supported both projects, trimming the cost to (3) train and traffic projections sub-
the election. Littleton taxpayers to acceptable stantiated the need for the projects;
The point of this explanation is levels. Commitments of almost $19 and (4) there would be no better
} that the decisions that are made million in federal, state, RTD, and time "than now" with the commit-
early in setting an election can be railroad funds made the depression ments of funds from other sources.
important factors in winning or los- project more salable. The split for (continued on page 24)
Colorado Municipalities/November-December 1986 23
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Littleton
Getting the word out We did not want the where to vote; election literature
In any local special election, apathy mailed to all of the major radio and
can often be a very real threat to election to create a TV media with council and contact
winning, especially if there is a strong long-lasting schism in names for additional information
element working quietly to get out the and interviews; and councilmember
the "no" vote. community. We felt coffees and contacts with their con-
Early in our planning, we decided it was necessary to have stituency regarding the importance
that we did not want the Mineral/ a high level of awareness of winning the election.
Bowles election to create a long- There are several other practices
lasting schism in the community. Of the issues and to to which we adhered in our public
We also felt that it was necessary to work hard to get a good information programs. Before get-
have a high level of awareness of ting into the campaign, we work
the issues and to work hard to get a voter turnout. hard to answer the questions which
good voter turnout. While there are we think will be raised and to make
laws that prevent governments from Elements of the public information sure that the facts and figures in
sending out one-sided information, program are: the city's newsletter our position paper and literature
there is no problem in sending out which goes to all households; slide are accurate and ccns:-tent.
information presenting both sides show and speakers bureau; infor- Keeping the campaign underthe
of an issue. This can actually be mational brochure(s); posters re- scrutiny of the city manager's office
beneficial since it adds an element minding people to vote distributed has proven to be a wise decision.
of fairness to the public information throughout the community; public Freelance assistance as well as
campaign. service spots and cable messages staff assistance is used for graphics
The public information program on voter registration and absentee and photography, but most of the
in Littleton for elections is developed voting deadlines; slide show pre- public information program is devel-
as a team effort by the management sentations given to editors and re- oped and implemented by the city
staff who have been involved in the porters early in the campaign; press staff.
project. Department heads and coun- releases as needed; a reminder to A citizens committee supporting
cil critique the program early on, vote telephone campaign; a brief the election is highly desirable, and
offering suggestions and identifying fliermailed to all households remind- should one surface, it provides an
weak points. ing people to vote and telling them opportunity to get the information
out for the pro side in a more forceful
manner and to react to the opposition.
Elections are usually tough at
j best. From our perspective, we feel
that the time we spent in planning,
ani EAF OBTAIN the time we took to analyze all the
pros and cons, our efforts in getting
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' Volume 87, Issue 2
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Municipalities Dodge representatives, to review and make legislative recom-
Annexation Bullets mendations. The preamble to this bill draft says, "The
Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 contains ambiguities,
1 by Samuel D. Mamet contradictions, and vagueness that are in need of
CML Associate Director removal and clarification...."
t= • Except certain annexations from the moratorium: if
During the past two weeks, the League staff has the land is immediately adjoining the municipality and
been under seige, dodging the bullets that have been does not exceed 10 acres; not more than a total of 30
flying fast and furious on the annexation battlefront. acres of land is annexed in 1987 and 1988; annexation
It's an open question at this point whether the activity agreements entered into before Jan. 1, 1987; the
will abate. county and school district affected by an annexation
We are concentrating on the defeat of S.B. 45 in its agree with the municipality on the annexation; and the
present form. The League and cities and towns state- proposed annexation of the new Denver airport.
wide are strongly opposed to the bill. If enacted in its
present form, it would place numerous limitations and One glaring omission to the bill is the fact that
restrictions on municipal annexation powers (see at- special districts, either formations or inclusions, are
tachment, and further discussion is this Bulletin). not covered. What's good for the goose ought to be
good for the gander! The League is strongly opposed
Where Does The Bill Come From? to Rep. Hover's bill draft.
In part, this legislation emanates from an evolving
set of controversies between the City of Aurora and Finally, One More
various Arapahoe and Douglas County interests. Var- H.B. 1031, if enacted, would freeze utility services
ious developer interests have approached Aurora upon an annexation, virtually taking away any choice a
within recent weeks with some large parcel annexa- municipality or its residents might have. It is being
tions. The Denver southeast corridor is among the pushed in part by Union REA which has an ongoing set
hottest growth areas in Colorado, in large part caused of disputes with the Public Service Company. The
by pending construction of highway E-470. County League opposes this bill. It is pending before the
officials and homeowner groups are upset about these House Agriculture Committee. A similar bill last session
annexation proposals. was killed on the House floor.
Among the real culprits behind S.B. 45, however, are
selected Rural Electric Association (REA) interests, Budget Woes
including the Poudre Valley REA and the Union REA. Annexation problems aren't the only business being
REAs have been ripping at the heels of municipalities discussed at the Statehouse. An even bigger story
for the last three years with a series of bills to stifle during the last two weeks has been the deteriorating
municipal annexations. It is important to note, though, condition of the state's general fund.
1 that not all REA interests are united on this issue and At the present time, the state faces at least a $70
are supporting the measure. million deficit by fiscal year's end on June 30. In order
to balance the books, here's the formula that is being
But Wait, Here's Another One! considered among legislators:
If you like S.B. 45, then you'll love a proposal that is
expected to be introduced by Rep. Bud Hover (R- • Place any federal tax reform windfall in the state's
Castle Rock) on Mon., Feb 2. The proposal would: reserve or "rainy day"-account for the time being.
• Impose a two-year halt to municipal annexations • Don't pay back the entire amount of money that was
and incorporations that have not been completed or borrowed from the Colorado Water Conservation
taken effect before Feb. 1, 1987. The moratorium lasts Board account for now.
until Feb. 2, 1989. • Borrow the entire amount of money in the Severance
• Create an annexation and incorporation study com- Tax Trust Fund. Municipal officials should note that
mittee comprised of 11 members, including municipal this is not the the portion of severance tax revenues
The CML Legislative Bulletin is published by the j
Colorado Municipal League every other week during General Bill Information - 866-3055
sessions of the Colorado General Assembly and mailed House Democrats - 866-2904
first class to municipal officials. Publication is from the House Republicans - 866-2932
League's office at 1500 Grant St., Suite 200, Denver, Senate Democrats - 866-4865
Colorado 80203. Senate Republicans - 866-4866
CML Staff - 831-6411
which is placed with the Department of Local Affairs • Small Community Sewer Construction Grants-
for grants and loans or returned directly back to Support a $1 million line item.
certain counties and municipalities. Newspaper ac- • Housing Rehabilitation Loans and Grants-Support
counts of this have been incorrect and misleading. a $1.9 million line item.
• Adopt the two percent spending freeze which Gov. • Community Forestry-Minimize cash funding reliance.
Lamm imposed on all state agencies last fall.
• Delay until September the payments made to certain There may be an attempt to appropriate the portion
municipalities and special districts from the Pension of severance tax proceeds which are currently ear-
Recovery Fund. marked for the state's Energy I m pact Assistance Fund.
This was a recommendation made to the JBC by its
It's this last point on pension funds which deserves staff. No one knows at this point if there will be such an
further comment. effort, and if so, when. An attempt might also be made
to go afterfederal mineral leasing revenue; though this
Pension Recovery Fund is less likely to happen. Members of the JBC are: Sens.
In 1978-79, the legislature established as part of its Beatty, Dodge, and Rizzuto; and Reps. Gillis, Armstrong,
pension reform packageafund (supported by insurance and Bond. League staff contact-Sam Mamet.
premium tax proceeds) to reimburse certain munici-
palities and special districts for unfunded police and Lotto-Help Needed
fire pension benefits that are actuarially unsound. The League continues to strongly support expansion
Payments from this fund are made annually in April. of the lottery into lotto, but things don't look promising
The legislative package would move the payment this right now.
year to September, thus absolving the General As- The JBC is not making a recommendation to the
sembly of the payment during its current fiscal year. entire legislature fora lotto supplemental, which means
Some interest income would be lost as a result of this that a line item in the Revenue Department's 87-88
payment shift. budget to fund a lotto start-up will have to be offered.
The League feels that this is a fair approach and Frankly, the League's count of votes shows little
supports the proposal, which was initially developed support for it on the JBC right now.
bythe Fire and Police Pension Association to its credit. Rep. Betty Neale (R-Denver) and Sen. Jim Rizzuto
It is anticipated that the following cities may be (D-La Junta) will be introducing legislation to continue
affected by this adjusted payment schedule: Aurora, the lottery beyond its expiration in June. This bill,
Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Morgan, Grand however, will not include the issue of lotto.
Junction, Greeley, LaSalle, Lakewood, Lamar, Littleton, Municipal officials are urged to continue contacting
Longmont, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, and Salida. Contact legislators in support of lotto. If the games aren't
Ken Bueche for additional information. expanded, expect your proceeds to continue to drop
rapidly. League staff contact-Sam Mamet.
'87-'88 Budget Gets Worse
The legislature's Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is H.B. 1112-Highway Finance-Highway Bonding
meeting now to write next year's budget, likely to be Bill
submitted in the spring. Sponsor: Rep. Bud Hover (R-Parker)
Republicans are setting a general fund revenue limit Position: Support
of almost $2 billion, which means that next year's Staff Contact: Jan Gerstenberger
spending level will only be about 1.3 percent above
this year's. For municipal interests, certain programs H.B. 11 12 authorizes the Highway Commission to
that have been strongly supported in the past may be issue up to $110 million in highway revenue bonds
squeezed out. pledging the state's share of the proceeds of an
Here are several budget priorities for the League: additional 10 motor fuel tax; and to issue up to $60
• Cash Funding-Urge continued restraint in the reli- million in highway aid bonds in anticipation of federal
ance upon cash funding programs of local govern- highwayfunds. Both funding mechanismswould assist
ment interest. the Highway Department in funding statewide highway
needs. Proceeds of the 10 motor fuel tax increase are
to be shared on the League-supported Highway Users
Legislative Conference Tax Fund (HUTF) distribution formula (60-22-18 per-
centage share basis among the state, counties, and
The League's annual Legislative Conference will cities respectively). Assuming that a 10 motor fuel
be held Feb. 19 at the Radisson Hotel in Denver. increase raises $16 million, this tax increase would
make sure to mark your calendars. Brochures raise an additional $2.9 million of municipal HUTF
have been mailed to municipal officials. For money. Local governments may use the proceeds of
further information, contact the League, 831-6411. this increase in the same manner as the other motor
fuel tax increases in recent years. The bill is currently
pending before the House Finance Committee,whose
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members are: Reps. Schauer, Grant, Bath, Green, This measure amends section 13-10-113, C.R.S. in
Groff, Tony Hernandez, Ratterree, Reeves, Tebedo, two ways which affect municipal courts of statutory
Thiebaut, and Tucker. cities and towns.
Municipal Court Probation-Municipal courts currently
H.B. 1034-Liquor Fines are restricted bysection 13-10-113(2), which limits the
Sponsors: Rep. Bonnie Allison (R-Edgewater) municipal judge's authority to place a violator on
Sen. Tillie Bishop (R-Grand Junction) probation for a period not to exceed 90 days. This
Position: Support presents municipal judges with a difficult decision in
Staff Contact: Jerry Dahl cases in which they would like to impose probation but
feel that only 90 days is not a sufficient deterrent. This
This bill provides an appropriate, yet limited, option is especially difficult in cases of domestic violence,
for local governments, the state, and retail liquor where longer probation would allow adequate counsel-
licensees for the payment of a fine in lieu of serving a ing. The judge's only alternative is to order that the jail
suspension of 14 days or less. The licensee must sentence be served or the fine paid. H.B. 1007 in-
chose to petition the liquor licensing authority for creases the probation period available to the municipal
permission to pay a fine instead of serving the suspen- judge to one year. This increases the judge's flexibility
sion. The licensing authority then determines whether in choosing among sentencing options.
it is in the public interest to allow payment of a fine Municipal Court Costs-H.B. 1007 also increases
instead of suspension. the current municipal court costs (only for those
The basic minimum fine is $200 and the maximum is offenders found guilty at trial) from $5 to $15 (for non-
$5,000. If the licensee has had a suspension or jury trials) and from $15 to $45 (for jury trials). The
revocation within the preceding 3 years, the minimum current allowable court costs do not approach the
fine is $500 and the maximum is $10,000. Within these costs of providing such trials, including costs for the
limits, the fine is determined as 20 percent of the municipal judge, prosecuting attorney, court clerk, and
licensees' estimated gross receipts from sale of alco- law officer time lost as a result of being present as a
holic beverages during the period of the proposed prosecution witness. These costs should be borne by
suspension. offenders found guilty at trial.
This legislation should be adopted for the following This proposal is supported bythe Colorado Municipal
reasons: Judges Association and the Colorado Association for
Municipal Court Administrators. The bill was reported
1. Many licensees would much prefer to remain in favorably out of the House Judiciary Committee. Please
operation rather than suffer injury to their business contact your Representatives and Senators in support
and reputation by serving a short suspension. of H.B. 1007.
2. The employees of the liquor licensee will not be
unfairly punished by being out of work during the H.B. 1097-Mineral Leasing Revenue
suspension. Sponsors: Rep. Vickie Armstrong (R-Grand Junction)
3. Local governments and the state will continue to Sen. Tillie Bishop (R-Grand Junction)
receive sales tax revenues from the continued opera- Position: Support
tion of the retail licensee. Staff Contact: Sam Mamet
4. Sufficient limitations are placed upon the fine
option so as to ensure that it will not be abused-the A portion of federal mineral leasing revenue coming
option is available only for short-term suspensions of back to the state since 1981 is distributed directly to
14 days or less, which are currently imposed for certain energy impacted cities and towns. In 1985,this
relatively minorviolations of the liquorand beercodes. amounted to nearly $1.4 million for municipalities in
It is up to the licensee alone to decide whetherto serve the counties of Delta, Dolores, Garfield, Huerfano,
the suspension or offer to pay a fine. The licensing Mesa, Moffat, Motezuma, Rio Blanco, and Routt. This
authority cannot demand that the fine be used. distribution, along with several other distribution mech-
anisms in the mineral leasing fund, expires at the end
The bill was reported out favorably by the House of the year unless reauthorized by the General As-
Finance Committee with only Reps. Green, Ratterree, sembly. H.B. 1097 permanently extends this distribu-
and Tebedo voting against it. Please contact your tion formula. The bill is pending before the House
Representatives and Senators expressing support for Agriculture Committee. A hearing has not yet been
H.B. 1034. scheduled. Please contact your Representatives and
Senators in support of H.B. 1097, and the members of
H.B. 1007-Municipal Courts that committee,who are: McInnis, Entz,Ament, Berger,
Sponsors: Rep. Steve Ruddick (D-Aurora) Carpenter, Dyer,Jones, Masson, Norton, Dan Williams,
Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Loveland) and Sam Williams.
Position: Support
Staff Contact: Jerry Dahl
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Sales Tax Issues The Action Call is working. Your strong opposition
Staff Contact: Ken Bueche via letters, phone calls, and personal contact has
slowed the bill down, but not stopped it. Here's the
It is too early in the session to identify all the state latest update on where the bill stands:
and local sales tax issues which may be considered
during the 1987 session. Thus far only two major • Last week, the bill's sponsor in the Senate (Sen. Joe
issues have surfaced. These are: Winkler) asked to have the bill sent to the Senate Local
Government Committee (which he chairs) for further
• The CM L, Rocky Mountain Food Dealers Association, study. A hearing on the bill was held in that committee
and State Revenue Department proposed solution on Feb. 29. It is scheduled for further action, possibly
fortaxation and exemption of food (see attachment). amendments, and a vote, on Thurs., Feb. 5.
• H.B. 1005, the interim Tax Policy Committee bill • Since the bill was sent back to committee, Sen.
repealing most sales tax exemptions (which the Winkler established an ad hoc working committee to
League supports). review the bill and suggest modifications to it. Included
on the committee have been various county interests
The food solution is described in detail in an attach- (including CCI, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and
ment at the end of the Bulletin. If approved by the Jefferson County), the League (represented by Jerry
General Assembly, this solution will dramatically sim- Dahl), REA interests, county homeowner groups, and
plify sales tax administration in the troublesome food various legislators. The members of the committee
exemption and tax area. It will also ensure that the have been directed by Sen. Winkler to submit amend-
federal food stamp and WIC (women, infants, and ments to the bill to him by 10:00 a.m., Mon., Feb. 2.
children supplemental nutrition) programs will con- • The League has been working on a series of amend-
tinue in Colorado after the Oct. 1, 1987, federal ments with other parties and will submit them to Sen.
deadline for exempting food purchased under these Winkler on Monday. We appreciate Sen. Winkler's
programs from state and local sales taxes. A bill to willingness to compromise on this issue of highest
implement this solution will be introduced by Rep. importance to municipalities.
Barbara Phillips (R-Colorado Springs). Alternatively, if • Working in concert with the League in opposition to
the House Finance Committee decides to deal with the bill have been the Colorado Association of Home-
the food issue as part of H.B. 1005, rather than as a builders, the Colorado Association of Realtors, and
separate bill, the League will ask the Committee to individual developer interests. The League has very
include this solution as a part of H.B. 1005. much appreciated the support shown by these groups
In addition to addressing the food issue in a less for the League's position.
satisfactory manner than the solution discussed above,
H.B. 1005 removes most of the exemptionswhich have It is anyone's guess whether this bill can be amended
been added over the years to the state sales and use in a manner that will satisfy municipal interests. The
tax and to local sales taxes collected by the state. League's Executive Board has directed staff to work
Thus, it would increase the sales tax base of municipal- toward a reasonable compromise, if possible. If not, the
ities and counties whose sales taxes are collected by League will then work to defeat the legislation.
the state. Home rule municipalities having local col- The League's staff has been working with a group of
lection would not be directly affected. However, those municipal officials who have been acting as a drafting
home rule entities which have exemptions similar to and review committee of League activity on this issue.
the state's might conform to the broadened state base. The committee is chaired by Arvada City Attorney Roy
H.B. 1005 reduces the state tax rate from 3 percent to Howard.
2.8 percent in an effort to make the tax change It is absolutely imperative that municipal officials
revenue neutral for the state. The League, of course, continue their contact with legislators in opposition
supports H.B.1005 as an important means of restoring to S.B. 45 in its present form. Point out specific
and broadening the state and local sales tax base. examples of how this bill would seriously damage
Prognosis for H.B. 1005 is uncertain. However, it is your own city or town annexation policies and the
expected that various special interests which cur- effect it would have on your community's economic
rently enjoy exemptions will fight to retain them or development activity. We suggest linking up with
work to defeat the bill. local chambers or business groups expressing
Municipal officials are encouraged to contact opposition to the bill. Remember, we are working
their Representatives and Senators in support of with the state Homebuilders Association and state
the food compromise and H.B. 1005. Realtors Association to oppose the bill. Please
send the League copies of any letters you send or
S.B. 45-Annexation Restrictions receive on this bill.
Sponsors: Rep. Bud Hover (R-Parker)
Sen. Joe Winkler (R-Castle Rock) Annexation Moratorium-No Bill Yet
Position: Oppose As discussed above, Rep. Hover is proposing a bill to
Staff Contacts: Jerry Dahl, Sam Mamet enact a two-year moratorium on all municipal annexa-
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tions and incorporations, with certain exceptions. There S.B 60-Vested Rights
is no halt to the formation of special districts. It is Sponsors: Rep. Chuck Berry (R-Colorado Springs)
unclear when, and even if, this bill will be introduced. Sen. Jack Fenlon (R-Aurora)
Please contact legislators in opposition to this proposal. Position: Oppose
Staff Contact: Jerry Dahl
H.B. 1031-Territorial Freeze
Sponsors: Rep. Scott McInnis (R-Glenwood Springs) This measure is similar in some respects to a measure
Sen. Jim Brandon (R-Akron) introduced in 1985 as H.B. 1360, which the League
Position: Oppose also opposed and which was killed in the Senate
Staff Contacts: Jerry Dahl, Sam Mamet committee.
The proposal changes current law by providing that
H.B. 1031 would "freeze" certificated electric utility property rights will "vest" upon approval of a "site
territories, under certain conditions, when a municipal specific development plan," by the local jurisdiction.
annexation takes place. In practice, this means that On such approval, the developer has five years to
the electric utility presently serving a city or town will undertake and complete the project. During the five-
not be allowed to take over territory from utilities year period, no local government action or citizen
serving areas outside the city as new property is initiative may be taken which would "alter, impair,
annexed. This will result in acity being served bytwoor prevent, diminish, or otherwise delay the development
more electric utilities. The bill is similar to H.B. 1 132 or use of the property," except:
(1986), which was defeated on the House floor. The
League opposes H.B. 1031 for several reasons: • with the consent of the affected landowner;
• upon discovery of hazards posing a "serious threat
i Two electric service providers would inevitably re- to the public health, safety, and welfare;" or,
sult in two or more different levels of service, rates, and O if the landowner receives "just compensation for
qualities of service in different parts of the city or town. any diminution in value"
This would result in unequal service to municipal
consumers. The League opposes the measure for several reasons:
0 Although the bill preserves the right of municipalities
to require afranchise from utilities serving areas newly • No problem of statewide significance has been
annexed, by the terms of the bill the municipality may identified which demands the solution proposed. The
not deny a franchise. This eliminates the effective proponents have stated that the vesting of rights upon
bargaining power which the municipality currently the issuance of a building permit (the current rule in
exerts to obtain conditions favorable to municipal Colorado and the majority rule across the nation)
consumers. The items currently bargained for in arms- produces a "bad climate" for real estate investments.
length franchise negotiations would be much more They, however, have failed to demonstrate any concrete
difficult to obtain in the context of a franchise which examples. In 1985, the Colorado Chapter of the APA
must be granted by statute. In addition, the measure conducted a survey of a number of Colorado jurisdic-
would lock in the franchise rate for newly annexed tions and reviewed some 1,660 rezonings. Of those,
properties, thus eliminating any bargaining whatsoever less than one percent were downzonings which oc-
on this issue. curred without the support of the landowner.
• It could negatively affect industry location decisions. • The proposal requires property rights to "vest" upon
When considering where to locate or whether to the approval of a "site specific development plan." This
relocate, industry often looks first at the adequacy of term will be difficult to apply statewide. Local jurisdic-
utility services. If any doubt exists that an REA would tions, including towns, cities, home rule cities, and
be unable to supply reliable high-load service, the counties, have different approaches to the land devel-
industry might go elsewhere. opment review process. It is impossible in statewide-
* Some municipalities have existing agreements with legislation to identify accurately what a "site specific
REAs which provide for an orderly transfer of territory development plan approval" is without impermissible
upon annexation. Both the municipalities and the generalizing. In some jurisdictions this would be at
REAs are comfortable with these agreements and sketch plan review; in others, preliminary plan; and in
would not wish them to be set aside by the legislation. still others, final plan. What about subdivision review?
What about jurisdictions that have a unified develop-
The bill is currently pending before the House ment review process, combining zoning and subdivi-
Agriculture Committee, whose members are: McInnis, sion? Many jurisdictions have review processes which
Entz, Ament, Berger, Carpenter, Dyer, Jones, Masson, are subsequent to zoning approval, such as employee
Norton, Dan Williams, and Sam Williams. Please con- housing review, density bonus review, historic district
tact members of the committee and your'Representa- review, view plane review, or architectural control
tives and Senators in opposition to H.B. 1031. review. Because the results of these reviews could
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conceivably affect the buildable density of the project, H.B. 1 108 would affect your municipality. You might
are they precluded? wish to consult with your risk manager, attorney, or
• Most major developments evolve in discussions insurance agent.
between the developer and the local government
during the several stages of the development review Deregulation of Telecommunication Services-
process. The proposal has the practical effect of Oppose
forcing local governments to withhold all approvals for Staff Contact: Geoff Wilson
the project until the last possible time, thus denying
the developerthe interim approvals needed forfinanc- The League's Executive Board recently voted to
ing, and eliminating the discussion process which oppose Mountain Bell's attempt to achieve telecom-
benefits both the developer and the local community. munications deregulation this session. A bill has not
Currently, all stages in the land use review process yet been introduced. It will be prime-sponsored by
have meaning; citizen input is relevant and has impact Rep. Pat Grant (R-Denver).
at each stage. If all key decisions on the project are At the heart of the League's position is the fact that
made at one stage only (as contemplated by the bill), the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) already
the otherdecision points in the process will be rendered has the authority to refrain wholly or partially from
meaningless, and any citizen input at those other regulation of various telecommunication services upon
public hearings will be wasted. a showing of "competitive need." This authority was
• Current law allows for some vesting of property conferred upon the PUC in 1984 as part of H.B. 1264.
rights prior to the issuance of building permits. The The League has no objection to deregulation of
best example is the approval of subdivisions. Many telecommunications serviceswhen market competition
communities on the west slope, however, are now exists. However, the League believes that the deter-
burdened with "paper subdivisions," which have been mination of whether competition exists is best made
approved, but never built. by the PUC through the H.B. 1264 procedure. Informa-
• Vesting property rights on unbuilt projects would tion on the extent of competition in thevariousareas of
diminish the value of comprehensive planning, since service is complex, voluminous, and often conflicting.
those properties would form a patchwork throughout The PUC has an expert staff and is experienced in
the planning jurisdiction which would not be affected analyzing this type of information. Responsible relaxa-
by a new comprehensive plan. Local governments tion or elimination of regulation can be achieved
have the obligation to update their comprehensive through the H.B. 1264 process. Such an approach is
plans continually in order to respond to changing farpreferable to the radical, broad-brush elimination of
needs and changing land use patterns. Unless that regulation proposed by Mountain Bell. In fact, of the 15
plan can be truly "comprehensive," itsvalue is negligible. states that have initiated some deregulation of tele-
Please contact your Senators and Representa- communcations services, all except Nebraska use a
tives and indicate your opposition to S.B. 60. procedure similar to that provided for in H.B. 1264.
There have been 16 filings utilizing the H.B. 1264
H.B. 1108-Concerning the Examination of process since 1984. Of these, nine have been approved,
Employees by Physicians under the Workmen's two have been approved in part, and two have been set
Compensation Act for hearing by the PUC, but delayed at the request of
Sponsors: Rep. Phil Pankey (R-Littleton) the company. Thus, in only three (19 percent) of the
Sen. Ray Peterson (D-Denver) cases hasthe PUC declined entirely to reduce regulation.
Position: Oppose Introduction of the deregulation bill is expected at or
Staff Contact: Karen Cumbo near the Feb. 20 deadline for introduction of bills.
League staff has seen preliminary drafts of the legisla-
This bill would change the Workmen's Compensation tion; the final form of the bill, however, is unknown at
Act to give an employee the right to select his or her this time. It is anticipated that Mountain Bell will make
own physician or chiropractor when injured on the job. various concessions in an attempt to reduce or frag-
Employers are concerned about this change for rea- ment the widespread opposition to the bill. Among the
sons of cost and quality of care. The use of a designated many groups opposed are: Colorado Public Interest
medical provider minimizes medical expenses, stream- Research Group, Colorado Association of Realtors,
lines the paperwork, and minimizes lost employee Colorado Common Cause, and Colorado Cable Televi-
productivity. It also provides employees the benefit of sion Association.
treatment from someone experienced in occupational Among the League's specific concerns with the bill
medicine. This legislation would pose a serious threat are:
to the effectiveness of municipal risk management
programs. The bill is awaiting action by the House Private line service is completely deregulated. Tes-
Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions Com- timony of League witnesses in a recent H.B. 1264
mittee whose members include: Reps. Pankey, Taylor- proceeding indicates that there is little real competition
Little, Anderson, Epps, Fagan, Grampsas, Irwin, Jones, in the private line area. Many municipalities which
Lawson, Rupert, and Swenson. Please contact these utilize Mountain Bell private lines for traffic signaliza-
and other House memberswith information about how tion. purposes could see the cost of this service
increase significantly.
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• Basic local service could be discontinued if an highway program. Colorado's current highway con-
alternative provider "offers or provides functionally struction budget was developed with an anticipation of
equivalent service" (emphasis added) in an exchange receiving $207 million of federal funds, nearly three-
area. Cost of the "functionally equivalent" service is not fourths of the total program. Without re-enactment, the
considered, so customers in less profitable rural areas department has stated that the state's construction
could, for example, be faced with paying dramatically program could virtually close down as early as May
higher rates for "functionally equivalent" modular 1987. Congress adjourned in Octoberwithout resolving
phones. The determination of functional equivalance significant differences between the House and the
and the decision of whether to abandon service would Senate versions of a highway and transit reauthoriza-
be left entirely to the local phone company. tion. Major stumbling blocks in last year's bills included
A An independent accounting firm would determine billboard language, changes in the 55 miles per hour
the cost of providing local service. Then the PUC would speed limit, and highway demonstration projects.
be required to raise rates over five years to where they Failure of Congress to pass a highway bill last
reflect these actual costs. If the accounting firm agrees session has prompted nationwide efforts to have
with Mountain Bell's cost figures, residential customers' Congress pass legislation reauthorizing the surface
local service bills could double in five years. transportation program as early this session as possible.
C One-time charges, such as installation fees or line Reauthorization bills have been introduced in both the
extension charges in rural areas, would be completely House and the Senate; H.R. 2 is beginning to move
deregulated and could increase drastically. through the House; S. 185 and S.82 have not yet had
committee hearings. Proponents of a quick passage
These and other problems with the bill highlight the are urging minimum debate in committees and on the
inadvisability of attempting deregulation of the multi- floor to facilitate getting a bill to conferees to allow
faceted, complex telecommunications industry by bill. them to settle the controversial issues there.
Federal Budget Proposals-Municipalities are def-
Federal Issues initely not the beneficiaries of the extra dollars pro-
Tax Reform-The National League of Cities is solicit- posed in the Administration's record-setting trillion
ing information on the effects of the Tax Reform Act of dollar budget. The fiscal year 1988 budget calls for
1986 on municipalities. It is important to document substantial increases in defense and foreign aid, and
new burdens and costs, projects that must be scaled deep cuts or elimination of municipal programs.
back or foregone entirely, or those that will require Among the programs slated for reduction are Com-
higher local fees or taxes. munity Development Block Grants, Community Service
In some cases, municipalities with outstanding bonds Block Grants, Urban Development Action Grants, public
issued at a fairly high interest rate would like to refund transportation, low income housing, Farmers Home
those bonds at today's more favorable rates. The new Administration rural housing and development pro-
restriction of one refunding per issue makes that a grams, federal highway funding, and Economic Devel-
potentially risky situation, so municipalities are not opment Assistance. The much-heralded anti-drug funds
able to take advantage of the opportunity. that were appropriated just before elections would not
It would also be helpful to know of ambiguities in be funded after 1987.
language or technical problems so that they can be The administration proposal would mandate Medi-
addressed in a technical corrections bill that is being care for all municipalities and their employees, a
drafted by NLC, the National Governors' Association, federal mandate projected to raise more than $10
the National Conference of State Legislatures, the billion in new tax revenues for the federal government
National Association of Counties, and the Government by virtue of the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
Finance Officers Association. The proposed budget would eliminate the exemp-
Please contact the League if you are aware of tion for municipal vehicles from the federal gas tax.
constraints on new or existing financings, higher costs This new mandate is projected to raise $800 million in
to pass on to taxpayers, technical problems, or other new federal taxes in 1988, with a disproportionate
comments on the Tax Reform Act. League staff con- amount coming from municipal police,fire, emergency,
tacts-Karen Cumbo, Sam Mamet. and public transportation vehicles. The exemption
Clean Water Act-The Clean Water Act, H.R. 1 (iden- from state and local taxes for federal vehicles is not
tical to the measure vetoed by President Reagan last changed.
November), has passed both the House and the Senate. The administration proposes the sale of $20 billion
The bill modifies costly new stormwater permit require- in bonds to bail out the Federal Savings and Loan
ments and would provide $19.5 million for Colorado Insurance Corporation, and the interest on bonds
treatment plant construction. It was supported by all would be exempt from state and local taxation. All
the members of the Colorado congressional delegation municipal bonds, however, are subject to federal taxation.
except Sen. Bill Armstrong, who voted against it in a Congress has not reacted favorably to the Adminis-
93-6 Senate vote. The President vetoed the bill Jan. tration's budget proposals for 1988, but the great need
30, and efforts are under way to ensure the votes to to reduce the deficit and the interest in a reduced
override that veto on Feb. 3 and 4. federal role in local government issues makes munici-
Highway Reauthorization-Reauthorization of the palities very vulnerable to the federal budget ax in this
federal aid highway program is critical for the state's coming budget year. ?
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Legislative Box Score
Subject Status (as of January 30, 1987)
(*means "with amendments"; bold faced type means status has changed since last Bulletin.)
League Supported
S.B. 6 Alcoholic Beverages. Raises drinking age for beer to 21 to comply with S. Health, Env., Welf. & Inst. Com.
requirements for federal highway assistance and to enhance highway
safety.
S.B. 27 Condemnation. Permits value of benefits to remaining property from a Rep. from S. Transp. Com., pend-
public project to be deducted from acquisition costs in highway ing 2nd reading in S.
condemnation proceedings.
H.B. 1005 Sales Taxation. Removes most current sales tax exemptions from state H. Fin. Com.
sales tax and local sales taxes collected by the state, prohibits state
and local taxation of food purchased with food stamps, and conforms
state and local definition of food for exemption purposes to federal
food stamp definition.
H.B. 1007 Municipal Courts. Increases maximum probation period and court Rep. from H. Jud. Com.*
costs prerogatives of municipalities.
H.B. 1034 Alcoholic Beverages. Authorizes assessment of fines in lieu of suspen- Rep. from H. Fin. Com.*
sions for liquor and beer code violations.
H.B. 1055 Pensions. Modifies pension statutes to facilitate police and fire pension Passed H., rep. from S. Local Gov't.
adjustments required from local government reorganizations. Com., pending 2nd reading in S.
H.B. 1081 Regional Roadway Funding. Establishes enabling legislation for motor H. Fin. Com.
fuel tax in Denver Metropolitan Area to finance regional roads.
H.B. 1097 Mineral Leasing. Removes 1987 sunset provision from law allocating H. Ag., Lvstk. & Nat. Res. Com.
federal mineral lease funds to municipalities and counties.
H.B. 1 112 Motor Fuel Taxes. Increases state motor fuel tax by 1 cent, allocates H. Fin. Com.
state highway share of 60% for highway bond financing, and allocates
22% and 18% respectively to counties and municipalities for local
roads and streets.
League Opposed
S.B. 45 Annexation. Prevents "flagpole" annexations, prevents annexations S. Local Gov't. Com.
resulting in enclaves, expands hearing and standing to sue rights of
"interested parties," and otherwise makes municipal annexations more
difficult.
S.B. 60 Vested Property Rights. Grants "vested rights" for property owners S. "St. Affairs Com.
following local land use decisions.
H.B. 1031 Annexation. Freezes electric utility service areas to preclude a utility H. Ag., Lvstk. & Nat. Res. Com.
other than a municipally owned utility from extending its service to the
newly annexed territory. Also limits the franchising and taxing powers
of the annexing municipality.
H.B. 1 108 Workmen's Compensation. Gives employee rather than the employer H. Health, Env., Welf. & Inst. Com.
the right to select examining physician.
H.B. Annexation. Imposes a two-year moratorium on municipal annexations Pending introduction in H.
and incorporations.
Al
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town, of Vail
75 south frontage rd, department of transportation
veil, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
January 13, 1987%
Mr. Michael David Epstein
4th Floor
1424 K Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20005
• ::'ti`p.,;. ..:a;i^i> - -
Dear Mr. Epstein: _
I received your letter .and.first of all I would like to thank you
for following up on this incident. I appreciate both the positive
and negative comments-on both the system.and my employees since this
is the only way I can continue-to strive for excellence.in our transit
system.
The employee you referenced.in-your letter was brought.into my office
and I assure you this.incident will-not be repeated again. Also your
letter was posted on the driver's bulletin board for the rest of the
drivers to review and be aware of. During this time of the season,
many employees tend to experience "burn-out" on the job.and this sort
of criticism helps keep them.on their toes.and their spirits alive.
Again, I appreciate the time.and effort you took in this matter and
above all your concern towards.Vail.and its Bus System.
Sincerely,
Skip Gordon
Transit Superintendent
SG:df
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• . . . - '~1 :.'L%f1:`-T'a'b;ii ii _.e. _ _ - _G".:r Cti•bus driver. abruptly:stated that =
he could not wait,.that he had a
schedule to keep..At that point,
my niece boarded the bus and
: .,was. standing in the front
;doorway and told the bus driver ,
that my wife and child were
crossing the street. The bus
ver, said he was leaving, he
of the town of Vail bus system:-'-~~ .dri
copy.'was:sent to The Vail Trail _:closed'.the bus door and hit my .
for publication. niece.'on her shoulder. At that
Dear Mr. Gordon; my wife and daughter
-My•.:wife. and :Irhave; ;been boarded the bus and I told the
'coming to. Vail for:ski vacations: °'.bus driver that' 1. had "never
for the past 17 years and.Ihave: -:,observed such discourtesy by a
.watched. the town grow.:,,,.., a`. Vail' bus driver before. Upon
..small, excellent ski resort toots:' ='.`exiting-the bus; I again talked to
world-class status of today. Over.., the driver. He was extremely
t the;' past I7 yews, s we lhav~discourteons? -when, I told
introduced many of our fnends'`Ium I would waste a letter to you,
"to the pleasures of slnmg'at Vail . e ;abruptly answered, ."Go
~.Vail's iliospitality.and"`fnendh t~-ahead'; ~ - •
Hess and' goodwill has seteT'~The bus number was 174 and
standard that. I =useto~udge~ti.nver `-was. -heavy ' set;
othe"r ski resorts.Y :balding; wore glasses; and had a
Because of our fondness for 'beard. I reported ally to
-
Vail, I am taking. the,time to`"= =
on
brin of your supervisors who.said
g - .to -your ...attention -,any-,she would discuss.this with:you _
employee who does= not:=andletyouknow that I.wouldbe
represent .the bus department r`foilowing.up with:a letter
. ..She
properly nor the town of Vail:: also said that she knew exactly"
On Dec. 23,1986, at8:30 p.m„ myto whom I was referring: By the
wife, daughter, niece and I were sway, your supervisors, were very .
leaving Cyrano's Too when we apologetic and ; :sympathetic.
. ,
rwl RJ = noticed the-bus approachingits Th
Bus dnver stop in front of the Marriott ey,` handled: tHemselves< as
Mark Hotel. I ran to the bus and excellent. Vail ambassadors of
let Vail down gooawin.
told the bus driver, that my wife' . . - }4
and 7-year-old daughter would Very truly yours, :K
(Editor's note: This letter was be boarding within 30 seconds .:'Michael David ip"S'
n 2.
sent to Skip Gordon, supervisor and to please wait for them. The' Washington, D.C.::.;
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10WHI of Mail
75 south frontage road department of public works/transportation
vail, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
PARKING STRUCTURE LICENSE PLATE SURVEY SUMMARY
1985-86 - 1986-87 COMPARISON
Village TRC 2nd Level
1985-86 1986-87 % Change
Eagle County 54 45 -16
Other Colorado 140 189 +35
Rental Cars 42 26 -38
Out of State 76 35 -54
Lionshead TRC 2nd Level
1985-86 1986-87 % Change
Eagle County 58 47 -19
Other Colorado 111 147 +32
Rental Cars 42 47 +12
Out of State 70 49 -30
Data displayed is the average of four weekend days each season.
cc: Ron Phillips
Charlie Wick
Steve Barwick
Peter Patten
Mike Rose
(own, of nail
75 south frontage road office of the town manager
vail, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
February 5, 1987
Mr. Bob Knous
President
Vail Valley Foundation
P. 0. Box 309
Vail, Colorado 81658
Dear Bob:
Members of the Council have discussed for some time the
possibility of using the existing Post Office facility for
some type of World Alpine Championship function depending on
the schedule of the Postal Service in vacating the building.
We are now trying to determine what the anticipated schedule
will be so that we can proceed to make our plans.
When we get that information, I am sure there will be further
discussion of the issue in consideration of your request. If
you use this building for a hospitality center, does that
mean you would not need the Library as we discussed with John
Garnsey?
The final decision will probably relate to the Town's needs
of expansion into that building and whether it can be delayed
beyond the Championships. We will continue to keep you
informed of the progress on this issue.
Sincere ,
i
Rondall V. Phillips
Town Manager
RVP/bsc
ray
RECT JAN 3 0 1987
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1989 WORLDALPINE
SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
VAIL/BEAVER CREEK
January 29, 1987
Mr. Ron Phillips
Town Manager
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81658
Dear Ron,
I read with interest the article in the Vail Trail regarding the Vail
Post Office's move to a new site in West Vail. As you know, virtually
all available c,,,-,,unity space will be utilized during the 189 World
Championships to house registration, social functions, administration,
etc. We at the Foundation would be very interested in procuring the
present Vail Post Office building for the Championships, from the time.
the Postal Service vacates the building in 1988 until March 1, 1989.
The location and size of the present Post Office make the building
perfect for a hospitality center. Being so close to the 4-way stop and
easily accessible to the interstate make the location ideal; guests could
be immediately directed to the west on the Frontage Road without having
to go to the parking structure, walking into the Village core, etc.
There is also adequate parking at the Post Office for short-term use,
such as would be required for a hospitality center.
If the Town of Vail could donate the building for that period of time,
it would be wonderful. If not, we would consider covering the cost of
renting or leasing the building, and would be willing to negotiate.
Ron, I would appreciate it if you would look into the feasibility of
housing our hospitality center at 111 South Frontage Road West. Thank
you for your assistance on this important c.Awuunity matter.
Sincerely,
VAI VALLEY FOUNDATION
Bob Knous
President
. BK/bn World Alpine ve.
Ski Championships W,
Vail, Colorado 81658
303-476-9500 r~c
Telex 910-920-3183
fowHI of Vail D~
75 south frontage road office of the town manager
vail, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
February 5, 1987
Mr. Duane Piper
c/o Wheeler Piper Architects
P. 0. Box 5560
Avon, Colorado 81620
Dear Duane:
I am writing on behalf of the Town of Vail to thank you for
your fine service as a Planning and Environmental Commission
member. You have been a very conscientious, concerned and
well informed Chairman of the Planning and Environmental
Commission and have served very faithfully in that role.
I remember sitting with you and Peter at lunch shortly after
my arrival here and talking about some of the land use
planning that needed to be done. You have been an important
part of that process and I appreciate it very much.
We appreciate your dedicated service and hope that you will
continue to be involved in Town government in the future.
Since ,
Rondall V. Phillips
Town Manager
RVP/bsc
fOWHIof 441C 75 south frontage road office of the town manager
vail, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
February 5, 1987
Mr. Roy Sante
P. 0. Box 473
Vail, Colorado 81658
Dear Roy:
I am writing on behalf of the Town of Vail to thank you for
your fine service as a Design Review Board member. You have
been a very conscientious, concerned and well informed member
of the Design Review Board and have served very faithfully in
that role.
We appreciate your dedicated service and hope that you will
continue to be involved in Town government in the future.
Sincer y,
Rondall V. Phillips
Town Manager
RVP/bsc
"Aspen has always been proud of the quality best way to proceed.
rt`~-,of education provided by its public schools.. Its In time, these committees consolidated and
- residents pay over 29 mills in property tax to asked the council last year to fund a feasibility
-provide this quality. We agree that sports have study for a recreation center with indoor rink,
.a place in that education. But not at the ex- swimming pool complex and youth facilities.
pense of academia." After a consultant was hired, conducted a
- ^ `4'-~" • - - 2-c' 8 7 study and reported to the council last fall, there
was great public. support for the facility it re-
c o u n c I is wise commended. The city council, however, -felt
that the $7.9 million cost was unaffordable and
to let voters. decide voted in December not to fund the project. k
At the request of one committee member,
on improvements -Marty Kahn, the council decided to`reconsider
..and this week agreed to have an ordinance
Aspen's mayor and city council are in- prepared to allow city voters to decide if they
terested in forming sister city relationships want to"increase sales taxes to fund the rec
with resorts in other countries and are sending complex:
council member Tom Isaac to Davos next week Despite its expense and despite the need for
as a member of a high-level delegation to for- other capital improvements, this newspaper
_ malize such a link with the famous Swiss resort feels the new rink and pool would be a great
of Davos. Other delegations visited resorts in asset to the community, enhance the quality of
:Japan and Europe. life here and make the resort more competitive.
We applaud these efforts and agree with However, council members would like the
Mayor Bill Stirling that they will benefit -sales tax to fund other improvements, and to
Aspen in many tangible and intangible ways, avoid confusion among voters, the proposed
including learning more about resort ameni- one percent sales tax increase should be broken !
ties offered to visitors by foreign resorts. = down into segments, and those segments allo-
":-What these delegations have already dis- cated to individual improvements that council
covered is that Aspen's ski facilities are as good members may decide to include with the rec
as any, but that it can not offer the same quali- complex. ,
ty ice rinks or public indoor swimming pools as If the ballot is properly worded, voters will be
resorts of the same caliber in Europe. able to decide not only if they want to increase
The city council recognized this two years the sales tax, but what other improvements
ago when it first began discussing improve- they would like to finance. We hope that one of
ments to the municipal ice rink and swimming the improvements they choose is the recreation .
pool and formed committees to recommend the center.
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by Duane Noriyuki
a In a rare showing of unanimity' ` {
it Currently takes 58 minutes to ,
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hop on a bus from Aspen to Snow-
officials in an informal vote on mass and get to the top of Elk
Tuesday agreed to join the Aspen 1 1f;- Camp with no delays.
Skiing Co in an effort to study the f 1 / A number of alignments will be
feasibility of an aerial tramway. studied linking Aspen to Snow-
linking Aspen and Snowmass. mass via the Aspen High School!
The Aspen Skiing Co is paying Middle School area, Buttermilk,
$5,000, the same amount allo possibly the Airport Business
t cated by Snowmass Village. The j
Center area.
Aspen City Council and Board of Highlands has indicated it is
Pitkin County Commissioners in
r t°` not currently interested in part',
an informal vote approved a
ci atin .
t $10,000 expenditure by RFTA r z p g
Bruce Abel of RFTA said the
In a meeting held Tuesday in
x I transportation study recently
Snowmass Village, the elected F
officials agreed the aerial tram. ' completed pointed to the aerial
way concept should be studied""' tram concept as a potentially ~
1 effective and cost-efficient means
and it's possible a'demonstration , 9m,
of improving public transporta- R
model linking the Snowmass Mall : tion between Aspen and Snow
to the Snpwmass: Center.area , , x mass
might be built as earl as he
9 " use 'a're mundane" `said i
summer of 1988. Abel. "They're not sexy, and they 1
A steering committee compris don't help market the area. An `
ed of managers for Pitkin County, aeriel tram of some sort is some
Snowmass and Aspen as well as This is an artist's eendering of a Sky Tram system that local officials are considering.-,.`_*: thing that might get people out of,
planners and representatives their cars."
from RFTA and the Aspen Skiing Mathes said. "This proposal will you may be able to see it or hear it There currently is no such system Aspen Mayor Bill Stirling ca]- y
Co will be formed and will meet be looked at just like a ski moun- from the wilderness. That's one in operation in the country, led the concept "highly futuris-
next week. tain expansion proposal such as ` thing we'll look at." although Utah ski areas are con- tic." The cost figures are specula
( The $20,000 should get the va- Burnt Mountain. It's likely that The parties involved know that sidering an aerial tramway. tive, but the information avail-
rious players to the point where an EIS (Environmental Impact there is a lot of information "Everyone wants 'to see a de- able warrants consideration
they can decide whether the con- Study) will be required.", needed before they will know monstration model," said Bob Stirling said.
cept is feasible. Initial projections whether an aerial tramway will Theobald of Sky Tran. "it would Lodges might also get into the
indicate the project is likely to Mathes said one of the things be feasible, but on the heels of a make sense for us to build a demo act. Young said projects like the
cost $20 million to $30 million, the Forest Service will be con- recent transportation study by' that could be sold to someone who proposed Faraway Hotel in the
r. according to Snowmass Town cerned about is the system's im- RFTA, there is support for study- could use it." base area at Snowmass might be
Manager John 'Young. pact on the Maroon Bells Snow- ing the technology. The concept is viewed locally as ideal sites for terminals.
A system could be in place by mass Wilderness Area. The Sky Tran Corp, based in a marketing tool in addition to its In addition to Sky Tran, Poma
the 1990 ski season if wheels turn ' "It appears that they system's Park City, Utah, has agreed to set benefits in regard to transporta- is developing a "dual mono-cable
smoothly, but Matt Mathes of the alignment could possibly come up a demonstration model. The tion and air quality. It would be system" which also will be stu- `
White River National Forest Ser- very close to the wilderness project would be bonded and could . possible to leave Aspen and in 14 died. A key element in consider.
vice said the proposal will be mon- boundary," Mathes said. "I don't be incorporated into the system if minutes be standing at the top of ing the technology will be speed,
itored very closely. think it will go through the it is approved. Elk Camp at the Snowmass ski. Young said. A system would have
"It's our responsibility to study wilderness, but it appears to be If the system does not perform area, said Snowmass Planner; , to travel some 25 mph to 30 mph
i possible impacts very closely," very close, close enough to where adequately, it would be removed. Doug Dotson. to be effective.
January 29,, 1987,, The Aspen Times Page 9-A
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Aspen voters may be allowed to . should at least follow committee the funds to recreation, including. joined Collins and Charlotte purchase," Stirling added before
decide if they want to increase recommendations and let local re- rec center construction and opera- Walls in voting against city fund making a motion to have the staff .
city sales taxes in order to finance sidents decide if they wanted to tions, nordic trails and the city's ing for the rec complex in Decem- prepare a draft ordinance for a
a recreation center with a new ice raise and spend the money needed ' tec program. ber, said "there is no question be- one percent sales tax increase and
rink and swimming pool. to build the rep. complex, Kahn Other Improvements nefits would be substantial." vote for council consideration.
Although a three-person coun- concluded. Isaac said he agreed that voters Asked if the city could legally
cil majority voted in December In its study Hastings and should be asked for a one percent 'He also. noted there had been increase the sales tax since this
not to 'spend city funds to con- ' Chiveta had estimated the price. increase; but would like to use the ° lots of support last fall when the would raise all local taxes
struct the complex, the council lis- of the rec center at $7,883,758, additional funds for other city im- : center'was' discussed,' but that to 8%, City Attorney Paul Tad-
tened to pleas from a representa- with the price of the seasonal out- provements, not just recreation. there was also support for many dune said this had been done by
tive of its pool and ice rink com- door rink at $1,138,624. Another committee member, other improvements like a park- several home rule resort cities,
mittee and voted to reconsider its Trump's Rink Marty Flug, gave the council a ing garage, aerial tram to Snow- but the legality had not be adjudi-
decision on January 12. Since the study was presented, chart showing how much oper- mass. cated by the courts.
Monday, after additional dis- New York Developer Donald ational subsidy the rec center "We are faced with many Stirling's motion to have the
cussion with committee repre- Trump, who has contracted to buy would need at four levels of uti- choices and it may. be wise- to let staff prepare a draft ordinance for
sentatives, the council voted to the Aspen Mountain PUD hotel lization. voters decide, what they want as the February 9 agenda. was
have an ordinance prepared to site, announced that his develop- At the lowest level it- wouldwe did with the Volk property adopted by unanimous vote. .
place an additional one percent ment plans would include a large need $486,221 more a year than
sales tax, to finance the rec center outdoor ice rink, and this did not the $154,000 city city budgets to
and other projects, on the May figure in Kahn's request at Mon- operate the existing rink and
municipal election ballot. day's meeting. pool, while at medium utilization
As he had at the January 12 . Kahn asked the council for a 1!3 the center would earn $102,195
session; Recreation Committee to 112 percent sales tax increase to after deducting existing oper-
Member Marty Kahn pleaded finance $5 million toward rec cen- ational deficits for pool and rink,
with the council Monday to let vo- , ter construction and for annual Flug explained.
ters decide if they want to in- operations. Charles Collins asked why the
crease the city's one percent sales . Of the $5 million, only $4 mil- city should finance the rec center
tax to pay for a $7;88 million rec lion would be "new money", Kahn by itself when it would be a com-
center. explained, since the council had munity facility, and again urged
Previous Actions. already budgeted $1 million to re- that it be funded by a special dis-
He reminded the council that it pair the existing rink and Iselin: ' trict.
had.Appointed separate pool and . Park pool. Isaac replied that city sales
ice rink study committees in 1985 The remainder of the $7.88 mil- taxes were paid by everyone who
...and that these had combined last lion to build the center would shops in the city, visitors, county,
`spring to ask the council to fi- come from private donations, the as well city residents.
?nonce a feasibility. study of a joint: school district and sale of the ex- Flug added that the school dis-
-facility. isting rink building, added Kahn. trict and private firms were also
Kahn continued that the coun= Pat Fallin said she supported expected to contribute for con-
cil had seen enough merit in the the rec center, but would like to struction.
request to authorize spending , see the council try fora one per- Substantial Benefits
$25,000 on a consultant to make a ' cent sales tax hike and dedicate Mayor Bill stirling, who had
-'feasibility. study of.the proposal
and a firm, Hastings & Chiveta, .
St Louis; had been hired to con- -.-1
duct the study:'
. When its recommendation for a
combined pool, rink and youth
center combined with an outdoor
rink `was made last fall it had en-
thusiastic support from many re-
sidents, Kahn added.
After going through these steps
and after its committee had work-
ed for =many months, the council
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IDWRI ol u75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 •(303) 476-7000
office of the mayor
February 10, 1987 '
The Honorable Sally Hopper
Colorado State Senator
State Capitol Building
200 East Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Senate Bill 60 - Vested Property Rights
Dear Senator Hopper:
I am writing to communicate to you the Town of Vail's strong opposition to
Senate Bill 60, Vested Rights. The Town of Vail opposes this Bill for
several reasons:
1. No problem of statewide significance has been identified which
demands the solution proposed.
2. The proposal requires property rights to "vest" on the approval
of a"site-specific development plan". This proposal will be difficult to
apply statewide. What constitutes a site-specific development plan is
different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. `
3. Most major developments evolve in discussions between the
developer and the local government during the several stages of the
development and review process. The proposal has a practical effect of
forcing local governments to withhold all approvals for the project until
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The Honorable Sally Hopper
February 10, 1987
Page 2
the last possible time thus denying the developer the interim approvals
needed for financing, and eliminating the discussion process which
benefits both the developer and the local community.
4. If all key decisions on a project must be made at one stage, all
other decision points in the process will be rendered meaningless, and any
citizen input at those other public hearings will be wasted.
5. Current law allows for vesting and property rights prior to the
issuance of building permits. The best example is the approval of
subdivisions. However, many communities on the West Slope are now
burdened with subdivisions which have been approved but may never be
built. This situation should not extend to all development proposals.
6. Vesting property rights on unbuilt projects would diminish the
value of comprehensive planning, since those properties would form a
patchwork throughout the planning jurisdiction which would not be
effective by any new comprehensive plan.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Johnston
Mayor
PRJ/LAE/bsc
10WO of nail
75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000
office of the mayor
February 10, 1987
The Honorable Dan Williams
Colorado House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
200 East Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Senate Bill 60 - Vested Property Rights
Dear Mr. Williams:
I am writing to communicate to you the Town of Vail's strong opposition to
Senate Bill 60, Vested Rights. The Town of Vail opposes this Bill for
several reasons:
1. No problem of statewide significance has been identified which
demands the solution proposed.
2. The proposal requires property rights to "vest" on the approval
of a "site-specific development plan". This proposal will be difficult to
apply statewide. What constitutes a site-specific development plan is
different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
3. Most major developments evolve in discussions between the
developer and the local government during the several stages of the
development and review process. The proposal has a practical effect of
forcing local governments to withhold all approvals for the project until
The Honorable Dan Williams
February 10, 1987
Page 2
the last possible time thus denying the developer the interim approvals
needed for financing, and eliminating the discussion process which
benefits both the developer and the local community.
4. If all key decisions on a project must be made at one stage, all
other decision points in the process will be rendered meaningless, and any
citizen input at those other public hearings will be wasted.
5. Current law allows for vesting and property rights prior to the
issuance of building permits. The best example is the approval of
subdivisions. However, many communities on the West Slope are now
burdened with subdivisions which have been approved but may never be
built. This situation should not extend to all development proposals.
6. Vesting property rights on unbuilt projects would diminish the
value of comprehensive planning, since those properties would form a
patchwork throughout the planning jurisdiction which would not be
effective by any new comprehensive plan.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Johnston
Mayor
PRJ/LAE/bsc
,ill
y,1
10WHI of nail
75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000
office of the mayor
February 10, 1987
The Honorable Sally Hopper
Colorado State Senator
State Capitol Building
200 East Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Senate Bill 45 - Municipal Annexation Restrictions
Dear Senator Hopper:
The Town of Vail supports Senate Bill 45, Municipal Annexation
Restrictions, so long as the compromise amendments to be offered to the
Senate Local Government Committee by the Colorado Municipal League and
Colorado Counties, Inc. are incorporated into the Bill. However, should
these amendments not become part of the Bill, we urge the defeat of S.B.
45. The Town of Vail believes the suggested amendments are appropriate
and protect the interests of the various parties involved. We strongly
urge you resist any other amendments to the Bill or any other efforts
which might limit municipal annexation powers.
The Town of Vail would also like to express its opposition to House Bill
1146 - Municipal Annexation Moratorium. The two year moratorium mandated
by the Bill does not represent good public or economic policy. At a time
when economic development is so important to the State of Colorado, the
Town believes that prohibiting use of one of the major economic
development tools available to municipalities makes no sense. Further,
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The Honorable Sally Hopper
February 10, 1987
Page 2
H.B. 1146 fails to place a similar moratorium on special district
formations and inclusions which would cause real problems for
municipalities and citizens in unincorporated areas.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Johnston
Mayor
PRJ/LAE/bsc
10WO of voil
75 south frontage road • vail, colorado 81657 • (303) 476-7000
office of the mayor
February 10, 1987
The Honorable Dan Williams
Colorado House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
200 East Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Senate Bill 45 - Municipal Annexation Restrictions
Dear Mr. Williams:
The Town of Vail supports Senate Bill 45, Municipal Annexation
Restrictions, so long as the compromise amendments to be offered to the
Senate Local Government Committee by the Colorado Municipal League and
Colorado Counties, Inc. are incorporated into the Bill. However, should
these amendments not become part of the Bill, we urge the defeat of S.B.
45. The Town of Vail believes the suggested amendments are appropriate
and protect the interests of the various parties involved. We strongly
urge you resist any other amendments to the Bill or any other efforts
which might limit municipal annexation powers.
The Town of Vail would also like to express its opposition to House Bill
1146 - Municipal Annexation Moratorium. The two year moratorium mandated
by the Bill does not represent good public or economic policy. At a time
when economic development is so important to the State of Colorado, the
Town believes that prohibiting use of one of the major economic
development tools available to municipalities makes no sense. Further,
The Honorable Dan Williams
February 10, 1987
Page 2
H.B. 1146 fails to place a similar moratorium on special district
formations and inclusions which would cause real problems for
municipalities and citizens in unincorporated areas.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Johnston
Mayor
PRJ/LAE/bsc
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75 south frontage road department of public works/transportation
vail, colorado 81657
(303) 476-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ron Phillips'
.
FROM: Stan Berryma'
DATE: February 5, 1987
RE: Late Night Bus Service
Late night bus service (1:30A.M. - 2:30A.M.) was provided from December
20th through January 3rd. A press release was distributed to publicize
the service and we followed up with calls to the radio stations.
In spite of the publicity, we experienced an average ridership of only
10 passengers per bus. This ridership is significantly below last years
numbers for the same period. We recommend discontinuing late night
service next year (except of course on New Year's Eve). It is more
efficient for private transportation to provide service for such small
numbers of passengers.
SB/slh
cc: Ken Hughey
Skip Gordon
T0 Rf/ ON PHILLIPS
FROM: PAT DODSON
DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 1987
SUBJECT: YOUTH CENTER
Just a brief note to let you know the Hang Out and Cafe both opened
on January 10, 1987. The attendance figures for both were as follows:
Hang Out - 744 total attendance
401 - locals
343 - guests
Cafe - 406 total
244 - local
162 - guests
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SPECIAL 1ETIt:G
VAIL 1-:17T.OPCLITA;i F~ EI,7I0:1 DISTRICT
January 15, 1987
Ea-SErS P"_SEUT: Bob Ruder Georce Knox Tim Garton
F CEPS ABSEWT: Gail Molloy Merv Lapin
U1L TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 3:05 PM
,-COUNTRY SKI OPERATION: Barb Kasoner joins the meeting. She stated and RFP Has advertised to
obtain an operator to help with the TCV X-country operation at the Starter
House. Paragon Guides and The Vail Athlete responded to the rRFP. Barb
chose Paragon. Jim Oisen is the owner of Paragon and they are a
corporation. The insurance is in place and the TOV and VF;RD will be
additional named insured on the policy. Barb will be meeting Jim Olsen
to obtain copies of this insurance tomorrow.
Dodson stated the Starter House restroom are frozen again, so the V11 '
has installed a port-a-potty for the x-country skier. The Board asked
that the proposed contract be changed. They want the TOV to be eliminated
from the contract (paragraph 1 and signature lines).
Knox made a motion to approve the Paragon agreement deleting the TCV
signature line and the 1st paragraph deleting TOV. The agreement should
reflect VMRD and Paragon as the parties. (see attached draft). Barb
Masoner leaves.
STRATEGIC REC. PLAN Kristan Pritz joins the meeting. Pritz would like a $1,000 donation.
Pritz explained a summit meeting between all the county officials was
held to discuss county wide recreation. The task force consists of
approximately 15 people. The task force would like to hire a consultant
to develop a county rec plan. The study would show: what do, who do,
money needed, inventory and direction. The task force is fund raising
$20,000 to pay for this study. Six people have responded to the RFP
and the task force will be making a choice in the near future. To date
they have donations from: TOV 5,000, Eagle County 5,000, Eagle Vail
Metro Dist/Homeowners Assoc. $500 (see attached hand out)
The task force has regular public meetings and workshops planned. The
consultant will inventory the recreation facility the County currently
has (see attached RFP for list). Garton is not opposed to the $1,000
donation. He believes the goals of the task force may not be realistic.
Knox wants to help fund the task force study. Ruder feels VMRD will
not benefit much from this study unless VMRD changes and takes over
more recreation. Garton roved to donate $1,000, 2nd by Knox, passed
unanimously. Pritz leaves 3:50 PM
CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION: Peter Looms, Steve Satterstrom and Frank Payne join the meeting at 3:50
P11.
Restaurant lease: Satterstrom stated he and Rick Sackbauer reviewed
ha cGrtl~ct with Si. `J s a".tcri _^r rccGuf!;Cn` to irP if h°_
bus; e s s wcd be successful. The nuimters did not wark based cn million
lr:cor-2 . F i s accountant and attorrey advi--- kir not to aCCC the Ic- e
based on the financial aspect. The terns of the contract are acceptable
to SAS. Dodson stated V1,1RD has exhaused all the applicants. Ruder
feels we should move forward on all the physical aspects of the kitchen
while we are under construction to avoid additional costs. Docson asked
Payne for electrical and plumbing costs for the kitchen and bar area
before the drywall goes in. Payne suggested giving up so-.e cart storage
to place the restaurant cooler in. The would cut so-:e cots. The Board
is not willing to do this until they have had a chance to live with
the cart situation.
The Board will use Satterstrom's restaurant plan without roving the
wall. Pat will contact Bob Johnson of Nobel and a representative of
Shamrock to help develop this kitchen so Beck can stay on schedule.
Interiors Dodson will obtain some quotes from interior designers.
Financial update Dodson handed out a financial sheet for the board
to review (see attached).
Building colors Loons showed the board the exterior colors. Knox will
go out to the building and study the colors.
Parkinq lot liqhtinq Under domoliton beck thought the parking lot lines
care into the building at the old entrance. They cannot find where
these lines are in the building and there is no provision to power these
lights. Looms will get together with the electrical engineer to provide
for these lights in the building.
Kitchen floor Payne stated he researched the flooring and found
is necessary over plywood; 1/8" would work over concrete only. The
board may want to go with the original quarry tile. Payne said the
additional 1/8" is $1,600 and this is still $900 short of the quary
tile quote. Payne and Looms leave the meeting.
SWIV.71ING POOL: Garton stated the task force's trip to Indiana and Florida was a success.
The LA trip has been postponed while they digest the last trip. Indiana's
pool was 25 million. Justic Center (Florida) was a 6 million pool next
to a hotel. They spent approximately $1,300 outside of the plane tickets.
The technology they learned was phenomenal and they got sore good
programming ideas. The task force_ will be holding a public meeting
soon. The location is still Ford Park.
JOIL'T VMD/TOV HIM: Garton stated Eric Affelt, Kent Pose, Tim Garton and Fierv Lapin all
met yesterday. The group will meet regularly. The con-.mittee is looking
at all recreation prograr.:s. All four members feel recreation is being
run good noW, but can be better run if 1 entity handles it. The next
r-:eeting the corrmittee ?•rill discuss programs, services and special events
V11RD and the TOV offer. They will meet January 28, 1987.
A Fi VAL PO's: Knox moved to approve the PO's as presented, second by Garton and passed
unanimously.
TOV 16EI;ET;T AGRIE-: UT: Dodson will have the TOV prepare a new contract for the Eoard to review.
hIn OUR;MtT: Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM
Gail Molloy, Secretary
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BOAPD K7ZEPS PRE.SEN'T: bob Ruder George Knox Gail h'olioy Merv Lapin (arrive 3:40 Pi`)
EO', D h::-I:3EES A3SEI:`T: Tim Garton
U IL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 3:25 Phi
APPROVAL OF i-;IIJTES: Ruder rioted on 1_2/16/56 w:-:en Carton stated his 6 beliefs he vras stating
the bm-liefs of all the board
Knox r;ade a r., tion to approve the minutes from 12/11/55 and 12/16/86,
s~_ cor,d by 1'311cy and passed uran;-..ous1y.
7 I.;C"SETTER Ben Kreucer `tins the ,meeting. Ben stated the tracksetter was broke
(azfditional item) down. He has borrowed another tracksetter from Doug McLaughlin and
h'cLa ghlir, is cc-sidering giving Vl; D his machine. KcLauchlin would
like a recipt dated 1956 from VM RD. The Board indicated they could
provide this letter. Kruecer leaves the meeting.
X-CCUIN7 :Y LEASE: Barb hasoner joins the r:eeting. Barb explained Paragon Guides is helping
the TOV ran the x-country operation, which allows us to operate 7 days
per week. Paragon keeps the starter house open 2 days per week and
in exchange the TOV allows Paragon to offer x-country ski lessons and
get exposure. Part of their payment is to, develop a map and, provid
signage on the course. Paragon is fully insured. Ruder asked Barb
to supply some further information on Paragon such as insurance, what
type of entity is it and who are the owners. - The Board vrill look at
the contract again at their next meeting.
Knox asked Barb to place signage by hole n2. The sign should caution
skiers they are crossing a road. Barb leaves the meeting at 3:30 Phi
CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION: Andy Beck, Frank Payne and Peter Looms join the meeting at 3:30.
Frank Payne reported the following items are completed: exterior soffits
and fascia, concrete stairs and slabs, roof, door frames-exterior, clad
windows in place, telephone roughed in, inspections to cart barn drywall.
The following items are currently going on: stucco, drywall to main
building and Gallegos' stone work.
Lapin arrive 3:40 Phi.
Payne stated the following is soon to start: exterior garage door,
drywall priming, painting, window trim, door base, cerar::ic tile. Payne
stated they are on budget and on time.
Beck stated the building is completely enclosed, so it can now snow
without delaying the progress.
Peck s,Eted he %..-as aware Cf the dill iculty the Soard tas had , ;th Pepi
so he has diligently proceeded to provide Pepi with all the information
he has requested. Payne spent 80 hours with Pepi and Beck has absorbed
the test of these hours. Beck spent 20 hours with Pepi. Beck explained
to the Ecard they are processing the change orders per the Guidelines
of the contract. He also explained the Poard has many options to respond
to these change orders per the contract.
Bond - Beck stated he kept close contact with Dodson and Eskwith through
his complication with the bond process. Today he has 4 letters of credit
in place. Beck handed out a billing schedule (see attached). He also
handed out a current project su:^=ary (see attached). Lapin asked what
is the savings from a bond to the letters of credit. Peck stated the
Board will save $11,800 from $17,400. Ruder stated 1 month ago V?-',RD
agreed to accept the letters of credit. Also V!,:RD would allow- the LOCs
to be cancelled when the work is finished. The letters presented by
Beck have an automatic expiration date on them as follows.
Four letters at $75,000 each. They expire jan 18, Feb 18, Mar 18 and
April 18, 1987. Ruder questions t.e LOCs going array auto.-_atically.
Looms have received the fourth draw and approves of it. Ruder wants
VMRD to dispurse the checks and obtain the lien releases in the future
since the LOCs expire.
Lapin suggested we shift the expiration on all the letters 15 days and
continue to obtain the lien releases.
Ruder does not want the dating on the letters. Beck does not feel Vail
National will issue undated letters.
Lapin suggested Beck take the 1st LOC and change it to expire on May
18, 1987. The rest of the Board is agreeable to this and Beck is
agreeable and will obtain the extended expiration date. -
Change Orders - Beck stated the approved and pending change orders equal
3.2% of the original contract. See attached list of change orders.
Floor. 1/8" or 1/4". Payne will research the product and provide VMRD
with more information. Looms will get some information on the product
from Cafe Gorsuch who has this floor installed.
Move Kitchen Vent - Low head room. with Pepi's particular plan, this
vent is a problem. Another kitchen plan could solve this. toot problem
at this point. Price will not change to move the vent at a later date.
Misc. Elec fees $1,348. Molloy, Ruder and Knox voted yes; Lapin voted
no.
Pro Shop Elec. outlets $1,198. Knox, Ruder and Lapin voted yes; Molloy
voted no.
Three doors r22, 24 and 25. $414. ?.olloy, Ruder and Knox voted yes;
Lapin voted no.
Telephone System: Lapin, moved to approve the phone eq ir-_r.t (-4,25'_)),
the TV pre wire (5213), the pacing system (-575), seccrd -y E.. and
passed unanimously. The Board does not wish to install a burclar alarm
at this tire.
The Board reviewed the list from Dodson (see attached) recarcing other
construction costs not in the contractors contract. The board noted
the list and will continue to duscuss these items at a later date. Looms,
Beck and Payne all leave the meting
UaLE PASS: The Board set some guidelines on the use of the Eayle Pass:
'Reserve only 1 pass up to 3 days in a row or call other board members
for more days.
'After 11A,'M, both passes are fair game. Must return passes by 6F%
`Only 5 board members are allowed the use of the passes.
F.ESTAUR NT LF'S E: Ruder thinks VMRD could install all the restaurant equipment and then
a) hire a manager or b) sell all the furniture, fixture and equipment
to a tenant.
Lapin stated he does not want VMRD to get into the restaurant business
and wants to continue the search for a tenant. Merv would like Pepi
Langegger to be notified we are moving onto the next applicant.
Ruder, with the help of Larry Eskwith, will draft a letter to Pepi stating
"you have not signed the lease, therefore we are unable to co-..e to terms,
therefore we are moving to the next applicant. The board wants
Satterstrom to be told Pepi has been sent a letter stating we have been
unable to come to terms and Satterstrom should take steps to negotiate
with the Board.
TOV/Yr?D JOINT W MTTEE: The board appointed Merv Lapin and Tim Garton to serve on this joint
cocnittee. Their first meeting will be held this coming Nor.day.
APROVAL OF PO's: Knox made a motion to approve the PO's as presented, second by Lapin,
passed unanimously.
TOV F.".t?LGEhEts'T ACPEEK 1T: Tabled this item to the next reefing on 1/15/87
6:10 PM - Lapin stated he v.-anted to go into executive session to discuss
contracts.
I:S0P.l.t:CE See attached letter from Bill Adams. RE: Umbrella Liability Protection
(additional ite-m: for an annual premium„ of $15,000. The board does not wish to purchase
this additional insurance. They would like Barwick to contact Bill
Adar,s to find out vrhy this coverage is so high.
CC::STRUCTIO1t-FGU7,TN N:AW: Loons had given Beck's fourth dray request to Ruder upon his leaving
the meeting. The Board approved the draw request and instructed the
payment be handled like last ^cnth. The lending institution should
cut checks to all the subs and Beck and V1-:RD will release the checks
F:hen the subs sign the r lien release ar,d Eeck's check will be relc_ased
when he signs the lien release and shows proof the first Lv"C has been
extended to expire on tay :S, 1•9117.
i0 OJPs;;~itT: The reeting was ad;;ourned at 6:45 PM
Gail l:ollcy, Secretary
k)RIL GOLF COMM CLUBHOUSE STUDY ~
Doce m er 2d, 1981
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On i g Contract Amt $096, 197. 00
Chg Order ze, S52. GI.I
New Contract Rmt. a :1815, 249 00
Security
Actual/Rnti.cip Bal to Finish Fifty Per Cent Supplied by
Billing Gate Billings, Dal to Finish Retai.nage Less Retainage Bal to Finish Deck & Rosoc.
Sep d0, 1986 $104,X192.00 $791,SO5.00 X10,409.20 wel'015.00 $%5,752.50
Oct 11, 1j@G t141,SS4.00 $555, 7 78.00 $24,647.60 $634,125-00 Z229,386.50
Nov DO, 19E16 ~>11,, X1.00 M45,092. oG $36,01S.70 ~-~1_S0 I.I, 0~~6. Flo $272,546.00 000,000.00
Oe= DI; 1996 239,545.00 $311,549.00 W I'O.00 1252.179.00 WSS,774.50 $BOO,000.00
Jars 31, 1987 a60, SI:.14. OCI X250,965.00 $65,42S.40 l11_l,a, s.{6. LAC! Z125, 4u,.. 50 025, 000. 00
Feb Zia -7 • S , 1:11::1 :~>'7 ,:41.9Ci.l $15a,724.00 $75,152.50 '1'~7~-i.S71...CI =,M2.00 $150,090.00 rl..ir° :11. , 19c17 ~116, 7137. CICI $66,%7.00 Wa, 6l1.20 ($16,S94.20) $c;3, 4G^2.50 $75,000.00
Rpr BO, 1?07 W6, 9B7. 01-1 $0.00 $90,524.90 ($90, 524.'-0) 1%0. 00 x•75, I:IC10. 00*
Total :1?':ii00,'249, 1:111
*In the form of a 1 year Maintenance Bond.
VAIL GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
CURRENT PROJECT SUMMARY
January 8, 1987
A. ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT 896,397.00
APPROVED CHANGES 28,271.00
PENDING CHANGES District 9,103.00
Other 2,960.00
PENDING CREDIT Bonding [11,800.00]
TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS 28,534.00
Change Orders will be 3.2% of Original Contract Amount.
B. CONTRACT AMOUNT 896,397.00
APPROVED CHANGES 28,271.00
CURRENT CONTRACT 924,668.00
CURRENT BILLINGS 550,549.00
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LESS BALANCE OF CO'S TO BILL 6,963.00
CURRENT BALANCE TO FINISH
ORIGINAL CONTRACT 367,156.00