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Home My WebLink About1987-10-13 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session J ~ VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1987 2:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Uail Silver Anniversary Film 2. Discussion of Congress Hall Ballot Issue 3. Discussion of Nature Center Standard Operating Manual 4. Planning and Environmental Commission Report 5. Information Update 6. Other 7. Executive Session - Forest Service Land Exchange VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1987 2:00 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 1. Vail Silver Anniversary Film Mary Apple Action Requested of Council: Hear request from Vail founders and Mary Apple of Roger Brown's office for financial backing of the Vail Silver Anniversary Film. Back round Rationale: The private backers of the film have raised 40,000 of their $100,000 goal. They are looking for some major chunks of money in the $10,000-15,000 range. Staff Recommendation: Approve $10,000-15,000 this year out of Council contingency or in a supplemental appropriation, only if matched by a like amount from VA and from the Vail Valley Foundation. 2:20 2. Discussion of Congress Hall Ballot Issue Action Requested of Council: Discuss public meeting input and make final decisions on ballot question. 2:40 3. Discussion of Nature Center Standard Operating Manual Barb Masoner Action Requested of Council: Review the draft and give comments. Copies of the text will be delivered to you Monday. Background Rationale: This manual has been created per instructions from Council at an earlier meeting. If acceptable, it will be placed on the next Evening Meeting agenda for approval. The manual was presented to Flo Steinberg and Colleen Kline and was found to be acceptable ' by them. 3:00 4. Planning and Environmental Commission Report Peter Patten 3:10 5. Information Update 3:15 6. Other 7. 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Appellant: Gordon Pierce Architects 4. A request to apply Hillside Residential zoning to Lots 16, 19, and 21, Vail Ridge Subdivision. Applicant: John Ulbrich THIS ITEM WILL BE TABLED TO A LATER DATE. 5. A request to apply Hillside Residential zoning to property commonly known as the Spraddle Creek Subdivision. Applicant: George W. Gillett, Jr. THIS ITEM WILL BE TABLED TO A LATER DATE. SALESTAX TOWN OF VAIL SALES TAX ESTIMATION WORKSHEET ; 1987 1987 MONTH 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 ; BUDGET ACTUAL Variance December 549,000 590,242 820,762 737,506 853,100 906,758 905,955 ; 1,131,000 1,167,280 36,280 January 626,448 514,102 675,186 696,752 742,262 881,304 890,585 ; 1,011,000 1,063,196 52,196 February 624,040 594,292 687,792 751,856 824,650 915,154 946,552 ; 1,062,000 1,135,786 73,786 March 683,000 697,464 853,648 977,828 1,084,814 1,187,520 1,316,652 ; 1,310,000 1,378,782 68,782 April 246,820 308,436 355,300 319,546 481,204 531,668 430,877 ; 539,000 425,961 (113,039) May 89,180 135,774 147,378 156,588 166,200 162,912 244,987 ; 224,000 245,518 21,518 June 176,044 245,204 247,326 257,744 262,696 280,828 361,627 ; 361,000 • 331,581 ( 29,419) July 281,846 339,418 349,116 407,474 406,462 447,815 479,507 ; 534,000 479,201 ( 54,799) August_______268,052 332,724 348,756 384,338 402,792 386,985 512,513 ; 518,000 548,123 30,123 _SUBTOTAL 3,544,430 3,757,656 4,485,264 4,689,632 5,224,180 5,703,944 6,089,255 ; 6,690,000 6,775,428 85,428 September 176,090 285,918 268,598 324,670 384,864 340,102 374,060 ; 435,000 October 137,376 225,024 223,830 198,614 206,248 209,282 237,504 ; 266,000 November 140,630 210,254 245,894 281,704 310,588 229,083 376,657 ; 366,000 - TOTtiL 3,998,526 4,478,852 5,223,586 5,494,620 6,125,880 6,482,411 7,077,476 ; 7,757,000 6,775,428 85,428 .I a- ' 1 ~ : ;`~..1 ° . . 4::;::,,~: ~ ; ~c~.a : ~ ~;r,,°.,,~ "`F';%~i::r. ~ / ~ ~ 1:,,,~~~v^ E i~. 1 ~ ' ~ ! ~.."'"~:~i~~.. ~ tti~ ~ ~ ' ~ l\ . w ~ # ',3 . ~ b~~ 1~"';~~~ s, . "71~ y y~, t+i ~ ~ ~ ~ i:\~~~ r_ . !~'`j '',•,`,~z;;~1<::; ~~fli!~~;F~:~ . ~ ~ i~v,':ry~_-- . ~~i"y'~ ` . ? / - ~ / / ~ / / , / ~ / / ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ / / / / _ ~ / ~ / / / ~ / I ~ ~ ~ / / ~ / ~ _ / ~ ~ ~ ~ / - - / / J/ / / ~ I / / ~ , ' ' i ~ / / ~ / / / - , / ~ / ' ~ i ~ / ~ ~ / ; ' / / , . / ~ / ~i~' / / _ . - ~P CIOLORADO ST VOL. 2 NO. 5 A PUBLICATION OF CLUB 20 SEPTEMBER, 1987 Air Quality and Water Rmights Club 20's meeting at the Grand Junction Holiday Inn featured a luncheon with U.S. Senator William Armstrong speaking. The Holidome made a festive setting, with fresh flowers and Western Slope peaches on the tables, even "Club 20" decorations on ' ~F the cookies to top off dessert. ~ Formalities were few, though at the head table Dick Waddams and Cathy Hall of Arm- ' ~ ~}j r_" strong's office were introduced, along with Bill Cleary, Chairman-Elect Dan Noble and Treasurer Kay Hyashi. o~~ , Chairman Bob Beverly introduced Arm- strong, telling of his university days at Tulane and Minnesota, and since 1962 in state legislature, Congress and the Senate. The applause was generous and the crowd appreciated his repartee with friends this. Some people believe this would make Armstrong spoke of two other things not in the room. But after an inspiring reference a 5 or 6 percent re duction in po l lution in closely related to Colorado, one the aid to to Kathryn Lee Bates and her poem Denver in the winter. "If that is true, then I Central America. "If the Congress of the "America the Beautiful" written on Pikes think it is worth experimenting with." United States fails to provide the necessary Peak he went directly to a solid considera- funds for the support of the democratic tion of a range of ideas. "How many would favor Daylight Time for resistance we will regret it the rest of our the eastern portion of the state?" A few lives," he stated. Freedoms will not First was pollution, as "spacious skies" hands were raised and Armstrong exclaimed automatically come, but without help there have turned into brown clouds. "In Colorado "Boy, that's a slim crowd!" is "almost no prospect whatsoever " for by the end of 1987 we will be in violation of them. standards set years ago by the Clean Air "How many for the entire state?" Hands Act," he reminded his listeners. We could and shouts. Finally he spoke of Judge Bork's nomina- even have a construction moratorium and tion to the Supreme Court, calling him "most also lose highway money, he said. More than How many for no change?" Hands, but qualified, indeed one of the most eminent that, it seems to be the one thing that stands quiet. legal scholars ever to be proposed." Bork between the state as it is and as it should be. has Armstrong's support, believing that on Armstrong said, "By gosh, daylight time the record so far there is no reason for a In "Megatrends" John Naisbett identified is more popular here than I thought." And filibuster and that one would be a destruc- five states as thought-leaders, and Colorado state legislators were listening. tive thing. was one. "It can become one of the most He next soke of the controvers important centers on the face of this earth p Y over In response to a question about a for all kinds of scientific and economic Water as related to wilderness, which he balanced budget, Armstrong said that there development. With arts, professions and thought is a problem not yet cleared up. He is not an immemdiate prospect of improve- education our destiny is almost without called it a"travesty" if under the guise of inent and that "I personally think the limits," Armstrong said. designating wilderness areas, Colorado gave hypocrisy of the Congress on this issue has away its water to the federal government exceeded any normal bounds." Unless air pollution is dealt with in a under the reserved rights doctrine. Rather satisfactory way he believes that the kind of than a perpetual deadlock he hopes for He spoke of a great novel which opened people needed will not come into a brown agreement on wilderness but with protective with the words "It was the best of times, it cloud area. "We may have to sacrifice in language in the bills. was the worst of times." Armstrong said that solving it, but at a cost that is worth while." certainly this is not the best nor the worst for In telling of the number of bills in Congress Colorado, but he suggested that it may be He endorsed the test of oxygenated motor with Colorado ramifications he mentioned ttie the time of greatest opportunity. He feels fuel, "a promising way" for the areas which problem between Louisiana-Pacific and the sure that Western Colorado which has been are most polluted. Forest Service over aspen to cut. "It would hard hit is now finding things better than they be a shame if we can not work out were and pointed out that Club 20 has a Armstrong then spoke of year-round Day- something," he said. At least the Colorado "tremendous" role to play. "You can put me light Time, but assumed that most West delegation works together so very properly down as a permanent ally of this great Colorado people are not enthusiastic about on such problems, he is sure. organization. I salute you!" we may be littie BUT WE'RE BIG counties) stacked up in relation to Population ,o% 297,000 (,sao) Schooi attendance 71% 54,000 (7984-85) ~ the entire state, I spent some time Motor venides 13% 388,000 (1983) ` putting together a few figures which v°'ers 142,000 (,sea) Wage & salary jobs 10% 782,000 (7984) I think you will find interesting. To Personal income to% +s.s biuion (1983) by Bob Beverly VI me' it certainly illustrates the need County revenue ,a% s166 million (1983) Bank deposits 10% $2.0 billion (1984) Club 20 chairman for us in Club 20 country to speak Sales tax collections 13% s74 miuion (1984) in unity, in one loud voice, on issues ~ of concern to us. Interestingly, assessed property How big is Colorado West, CIuQ valuations are 20% of the Colorado 20 country, compared to all of Colo- total, $3.5 billion in 1984. Of course rado? In many ways we are about Most of these data come form the I need not tell you, they will be up ' 10% of Colorado: population, 1987 Statistical Abstract of Colorado in 1987. students, voters, vehicles, income, published by the University of Colo- ~ bank deposits. In many other ways rado, and are the most recent com- When it comes to geography, we are big: land area, forests, moun- pilation, even though they may be forests, mountains and attractions, tains, mineral production, travel. And for the years 1983 and 1984. Club 20 country is big. We have 38,000 square miles, or 37% of the in a few ways real big: water, coal, land area in the state; 14,000 square ski areas. miles of National Forest area, which For many general statistics, we is 60% of the state's USFS area; The other day, while wondering amount to only about one-tenth of and, would you believe, 370/o of how Club 20 country (the 21 Colorado: Colorado West is in the National ~ Forest. We have a whopping 76% of the ski areas, 22 of 29; and about half, 26 of 54, of the 14,000-foot mountains. - - - The - all-important, fought-over, endlessly litigated, natural resource, . WATER, is mostly all over here, or , Providing Jobs for Over 2000 Western at least it was temporarily over here. Colorado Residents We use the figure of 70% of the state's supply. Sources of income are critical figures. We have our highs and lows. They read something like this: p~ „ k & Agriculture & livestock We give you the news`~in` market value 8% +225 million (1982) M n Value of manufactured ClI~IfJ LO a~rrlLOly products 3% $486 million (1982) • Non-fuel minerals 37% =760 million (1982) - / Coal production 93% +357 million (1983) T~ Di~iIY SPI~tIIte/,Travel expenditures 27% +891 million (1980) Retail sales 9% $4.4 billion (1980) No. of ski lift tickets 92% 8.3 million (1984-85) ~?t M f~ - i~ ~ q And, I should add, we have 15% of the state legislators (15 out of 100), and one of six congressmen (17%). Need I say more about stick- ~ IL, l .7,: ing together when the going gets tough. Well, there we have it; we're bi g and we're small. If we had a good way to statistically measure the ,4~;~ quality of life, I believe we would have the biggest share of all. More IVloney for Tourism _ How do you spend $10,000,000? that is up only 20 per cent in an overall budget increase of 60 per What do you get for it? cent. That was Dan Love's topic as These things are bringing results, head of the Colorado Tourism Board for "In dollars, cash registers prob- during the morning session. ably will show a 9 per cent increase this summer; last year it was about Love has a background as a 7 per cent," he said. native, and has experience in mar- keting and planning in industry and Awareness is the focus of the pro- airlines. For nearly two years he has gram, getting people to think of been in his present spot. Colorado whenever they think of { rr = vacations. Of the target market as Tourism is bi9 business, "IYs com- manY as 85 Per cent are 9ettin9 a petitive and we have a Pot of things message. Resources are shifting to Dan Love we can do in Colorado so I ask your broadcast media, a way to bring help in increasing the resources we emotion to the public. how we can effectively do the job. have to market," was his opening The state board is listening to local remark. The usual "bingo card" to ask for feelings. "We are right now inviting detailed information goes out in mail- you to talk with David Anderson, With the extra tenth of a cent tax ings and an electronic version may Club 20 Tourism Chairman, who is and help from the industry "we have be tried. Here phone requests would on our advisory board," Love said. a lot of gunpowder" to compete with get sifted so that specific information "We are being aggressive and other states. can be given or even the call creative, experimenting to find new switched to local areas for making ways to promote Colorado. We are Advertising which was at $3 a reservation. trying to find a marketing program million last year is now at $5.8, so ` that will match our mountains." this year the marketing rate is better. As before, the board is able to There is a good sampling of direct place stories in the media because Questions and comments dealt mailing aimed at people who are it has credibility and this year's With the need for smiles and the prime target instead of almost zero target is for free space and time "Friendly Native" approach, training use last year. Colorado's answers, equal to $4 million in paid ads. and information, and even how to to questions are better. Magazines, avoid the frustrations of lost airline newspapers, and TV get more help. . "Colorado" is being given as - baggage. Welcome Center operations are prizes on game shows; free, except really getting under way. Spe- for the actual prize value. Other cial markets like international radio promotions center on nearby Yes, said Love. "There are really visitors, tour operators, seniors and metropolitan areas. two issues at a local level, how to youth have attention. Research is market the product and how do we increasing. In spending the money, regional get 'em to come back. The ones co-ops are happening, requiring who survive are those who hunker More money is being spent to get identification of the area to sell, find- down and keep the consumer more bodies in administration - but ing who is a potential tourist and happy." A TRADITION WITH COLORADO ROCKIES CLUB 20 MEIViBERS ADAM'S RIB HUNTING RANCH .A~ 5 Day Trophy Deer & Elk Hunts • Privote Pheasant Over 5500 Acres of Private Land • Drop Camps Licensed • Bonded Guides & Outfitters 1 1 of Grand Junction Great Focilities • Excellent Food SUPER HUNTING! I 243-6790 755 HORIZION DRIVE P.O. Box 659 (303) 3 28-23 26 Eagle, Colorado 81631 i A Fuil Plate for the Legislature Saturday's fall meeting of Club 20 started federal mineral leasing money to counties for Her comments began with prisons, which with coffee and mounds of muffins before impact assistance. "That went through with Delta wanted, to her finish regarding North moving to Holiday Inn's big room to hear a almost no opposition though that could have Fork coal mining. legislative panel. been taken for the general fund or for some ? About prisons, she was critical of the pro- There was a 9reetin9 from Grand Junc- special interests of the metro area," she said. posal to tax food to pay for them. Instead of an abrupt plan to tax the good to pay for the tion councilman R.T. Mantlo, now retired She spoke of the economic development bad, she is looking for a mature way to pre- from his career as fire chief. It took only a commission, now working both on marketing sent a package of needs and desires along few minutes to complete housekeeping and on a review of existing laws to see.which With ways to pay for them. "I was relieved remarks about caucus results from the may be detrimental to business. at the end of the session that we hadn't had =.i counties and introductions of guests. it resolved as to where, when and how much Tom Glass invited feedback of recreation we were going to do on the prison issue." information to Senator Tim Wirth. Representative Jim Dyer of Durango She expects that a good program, well _ Then State Senator Tilman Bishop took spoke from his standpoint as member of organized, will come from the interim center stage to moderate a Western Slope agriculture, appropriations and school committee. anel of I islators to review the ast session finances committees. 0- On transportation, she hopes that regula- p eg P tions on trucking will become coordinated by and give a preview of 1988. "I've learned that government can't do it the various state agencies into a Department ' In introduction, Tillie spoke of the way the all. To do the last few percentage points of Transportation. The extra fuel tax seems - Western legislators work together as a team. would make us squander a whole pot of money," he told the group. Some of it has to be accepted, provided better highways Input from Club 20 is a help, with such things to be done by folks helping folks. also come along. as its resolution on the Alaska Wildlife He 0- Speaking of the coal industry in Western _ Refuge truly appreciated. spoke of the need for fairness in Colorado, Masson said that it "has taken a : property taxation, thinking that it may really serious blow by an agency that I felt Representative Vickie Armstrong, a mem- penalize the farmer or rancher who may Was absolutely ignorant of the Colorado ~ ber of the Joint Budget Committee, spoke, have a lot of land but little income. It may economy." The Metropolitan Air Quality first telling of the lengthy 1987 session let off the hook the professional man renting Commission had "no idea" that Colorado actions in cutting costs, raising taxes and an office and having a very substantial coal was being used at the Public Service keeping some of the windfall money to get incorrie. "I think we may look at some way Company's metro plants. They had told PSC . the state moving again. The changes to track income tax and send some of that that coal was obviously causing the pollution ' included: money back to take the pressure off prop- problem and that natural gas should be ? the cost of new prisons, $25 million to erty taxes." That would be only fair, he said, used. "We've got to talk more about coal start. and is one thing he is shooting for. from Colorado," she concluded. ? elementary, high school and higher Concerning marketing, the governor's trip education gaining $50 million more of the tax to Taiwan shnould do more to open contacts - + - . dollars. for Western Colorado products, and Dyer Representative Scott Mclnnis, chairman of ? money for economic development, counts on his own two years there as a the agriculture, livestock and natural ; marketing, small businesss development, as Marine to help the effort along. resources committee, followed to the : much as $27 million. microphone. 0- using $191 million of federal windfall - + - money so that certain decisions do not have He began with a somewhat sour note, say- From Delta County, Margy Masson's first _ ~n that "In m inion, we et what urban to be made until next March. remark was that I like my job!" And she 9 y op 9 ? studying schools, both financing and paid compliments to the folks in the room, Colorado wants us to have." As examples, _ quality of results. ones who like where they live, care about he checked off some cases of short ? balancing tax cuts in one area with What they do and about other people around sympathy. increases in others. ? The highway funding bill which almost them. Othervvise they would not give the time P~ed, allocating money per vehicle, not per While the split between urban and rural to sit down on a pretty Colorado morning and mile, which would have been negative for representatives sometimes hurts, there was listen to legislators. "Thank you for coming," rural areas, positive for cities. great help given in legislation which passed she said. conrinued nexr oaoe X ~ ~ ~ • . , s R!!. j e.,~, i ~r : L r ' ~ . .n.:.. Scott Mclnnls at mlcrophone Tlllle Blshop moderated . ~.~:;.~.::~~..,.,.w.._~:,~, 4.: 'v. Division of Wildlife that should have 0- moved its headquarters to Grand Junction. ~ "They just went crazy. You'd think we just drained all their bath water!" ~ ~ ~ • ? What won the "Mclnnis Golden Fleece Award" was the convention center. It tumed into a giveaway of $36 million, not a loan of $35 million, and a quarter of that last million ~y ' x '•i q. ; ~ , ; ~ would have "covered all the expenses of moving Wildlife to Grand Junction." ? In water matters, he urged the West not to be lulled to sleep as there will be later P actions to watch. Dyer Armstrong Masson Carpenter But in a complimentary vein Mclnnis paid There are still unanswered questions about are restrictions in the way money can be tribute to Bev Bledsoe, Speaker of the our role in national and international affairs, spent. Hause. He is from rural Colorado and "I can he said in conclusion. ? Help for existing businesses. Some of our assure you we would not have accomplished economic development work should go to what we were able to accomplish without his - + - revitalizing firms now here. New England has effort." Questions were wide-ranging and lengthy. turned around, firms staying and getting To balance the losses in the legislature Among topics were those about: healthy. Mclnnis ticked off a list of favorable things ? Mining and its permits. Representative Ed ? Agriculture. IYs diverse, but we're in his 57th District. Carpenter who had come in late replied that working. ? Aspen is going great guns, including natural resource people and the health ? Urban/rural fight; can it be mended? Vote Snowmass and other areas there. department were at least speaking to each trading is not done, but "you sure do stack ? Carbondale has good news in a new ten- other about this. up your chips," and it is true that Western year coal project with lower costs and ? Tourism. IYs being promoted, but there Slope representatives stick together. assured sales to steel mills in Utah. ? Glenwood Springs is healthy with a big Ho,p' Pueb' o D'~'~ It new store opening. ? Rifle's population now exceeds that at the • - Leading off the aftemoon program of the fall height of the boom, not in spending power, but a good sound population. There's excite- meeting was Tommy Thompson, speaking of the Pubelo Development Foundation. ment at the airport. ? At Rangety the economy is healthier as He presented an upbeat story of communiry _ • wool prices come up success in bringing dreams into realiry, first in ~ q . . ? Meeker enjoys the better prices this year Salida and then in Pueblo. for cattle. After an aside on water matters, Thompson ? Battlement Mesa will have its golf course told of his arrival in this area as Marine finished and 30 or 40 new homes soon to Recruiter, an "easy duty" assignment after be built. injuries at Iwo Jima. In those days 35 years ago ~ he traveled from Pueblo through his hometown "We've bottomed out and have some opti- of Leadville and on past the crest of the mistic things to look fonnrard to," he said. Rockies. He first met Club 20 in those days. Mclnnis swun9 back to a criticism, that the After a snowslide encounter he was injured legislature session is so long that it tends to again and was out of the Marines, soon taking ~F be a full-time body. Too many members a spot as manager of the Salida Chamber of Tommy Thompson decide to leave because they cannot afford Commerce with the assignment of making to spend So much time. Salida grow. ting a convention hotel. They found a Phoenix At that time 520 men out of the community promoter who built the hotel (now the of 5,000 were machinists for the Rio Grande Rodeway), and suddenly the community began Railroad, the highest paid employees in town. to get regional meetings. Bishop summarized the panel's comments At the 1953 annual dinner the railroad dropped "What was the next thing to do? We did not mentioning the reduced number of bills the bombshell that the shops were closing want to be negative at all toward CF&I [the iron allowed in the next session, more workable immediately. company]," he said. About that time the govern- thant the 590 in the last go-round. Shockwaves! The question immediately was ment donated an airport to Pueblo. As manager How is Romer doing? Bishop's feeling is What to do, turning immediately to a way to of the Chamber he would go to Chicago or that "It is a great change from 12 years of capitalize on the one thing of nature that would California and tell them all about Pueblo and anti rowth and develo ment to have some- attract people and money, the hot springs. When they came looking he would take them -9 P out and show them the park. one with enthusiasm and energy, along with The idea worked. Tourists and summer an effort to cooperate with the legislature." visitors came, the springs were doing well, new They would say it was inviting, if not attrac- business opened, a ski area on Monarch Pass tive, but they needed a building available. He has a little concern as to the many took shape. But the Pueblo Ch2mber of Com- So the Chamber passed the hat, and built directions that economic development could merce was looking for a manager and the a building with the $200,000 they had. It was take. The road system is crucial to rural Colo- chance came to him for the move. "I didn't a box which could be expanded - but stood rado, but there is a question how to pay for really want to leave Salida because I had a feel- empty. "First it was OUR building; then THEIR it. The same is true of beltways, city routes ing we had things going,"he related. building; then the 'white elephant that needed and mass transit at the capital. He also men- Once again he was confronted with the need patching'," as he reiated its history. tioned activity for prisons, in agriculture, for growth. The Pueblo Chamber wanted to turn But a use came. Congressman Frank Evans education, mining and water, many of them the city around, smoothing out the hills and proposed Pueblo as the western site for unsolved problems. "As we move forward valleys of the economy. They looked for a single distribution of government publications and the there will be more and more demands for reachable project instead of tackling a gran- performance by local government," he said. diose one and soon settled on the aim of get- Continued on page 11 Western Slope Signals - IViountain Bell ,SSUe V, It cost around a half million dollars to entice Sund- <<~r7 the riverfront trail has already been constructed. Par- strand to locate a plant in Grand Junction. How can 1/[2 Colorado IYIlIlQLlVC~S ticipation in the project has given Grand Junction towns and areas of lesser means compete to attract officials the initiative to continue their efforts. business? How can Grand Junction compete with PYOgYQYi1 ZS Q WQy Of bYlYlg- FRUITA asked for help with a downtown develop- cities with vast resources like Denver or Phoenix? f~~ " ment plan. Soon after they did though, the mayor What are reasonable development ideas and expec- ly~g our ideas into reali°J• resigned anbd the city council was recailed. Schler tations. The COLORADO INITIATIVES PROGRAM Davis Farrar comments that they did have some workshops to help is one way that smailer entities can get the expertise -Carbondale Town Manager Fruita residents realize and capitalize on the poten- and funds needed to help their economic development tial provided• by the new State Visitors' Center west efforts. of town. The 4,000 plus visitors who stop there each Rurai development has been a priority of the Colo- month are a real resource to Frufta if they can be lured rado Department of Local Affairs for a long time, but into town, Schler notes. they were frustrated, says spokeswoman Meredith officiais took empty apartments left from the oil shale Miller, because they had staff for the program, but no bust and used them for housing for courses this COLORADO INITIATIVES-1987 - There were ten funds to help when needed. Mountain Bell officials, summer offered by Colorado University. That project applications for the 1986 program. In 1987, the number too, had been looking for an effective way to contribute will continue. Meeker is engaged in a$500,000 street of applications soared to 70. Ten projecLs were chosen, to economic growth. Regional Manager in Grand Junc- improvement project. half of them on the Western Slope. Mountain Bell will tion, Tom Smith notes that a healthy local and Colo- Local Affairs provided four workshops on specific be awarding $100,000 by the end of the year for rado economy benefits Mountain Bell. Mountain Bell ways downtown GLENWOOD SPRINGS merchants specific pieces of the ten projects. A committee of Initi- was contacted by Local Affairs in 1985 and agreed could attract more tourists and businesses. As a resuR, ative participants will decide who gets the Mountain to provide seed money for the Initiative projects. By a summer park concert series was initiated at a Bell grants. Why were the five projects in Carbondale, the end of this year, the communications company recently completed riverfront park. Mountain Bell Eagle, Steamboat Springs, Cortez and the North Fork will have contributed $150,000 to specific projects in incentfve money helped pay for a$7,500 information Valley chosen? Local Affairs spokeswoman Meredith participating communities. kiosk downtown. Glenwood downtown residents are Miller comments that, this year, they were looking for This year, Mountain Bell is also asking their looking into the formation of an authority to further communities that had already done some economic employees in Initiative locations within their service cooperation. development decision-making or undertakings where area to be part of the effort. Why? Smith says the com- An urban renewal authority was formed in DELTA some kind of viable community organization to oversee ' pany no longer has offices in many of the rural areas. and a preliminary design for downtown done as a such projects was in place. Those picked also had "The Initiatives Program is an opportunity to have a result of the development project. For four days, a unique or innovative ideas that could be used later presence in those areas and to help the communities resource team helped Delta residents explore and by other communities looking for a model. - we serve. Using manpower, technical expertise, equiFr decide on key projects. A proposal for a sales tax ment and money for economic incentive is a creative revenue bond was a product of program participation. RATS AND ART - When an economic development way to have contact with and enhance the quality of BASALT residents asked for help in coping with prospect starts asking questions in CARBONDALE, life in our service areas," observes Smith. the results of Highway 82 bypassing the town. Local the "Rat Team" springs into action. Rat in this case The third partner in this public-private relationship Affairs brought in people from other towns where the stands for "Rapid Action Team", relates Davis Farrar, is the University of Colorado School of Development same thing happened to share their experiences and Carbondale Town Manager. The Rat Team is one of and Design. They provide staff and technical advice. solutions. Schler notes that, in the course of the idea the ideas that has been put into action in the last year The seeds of economic growth are in each Western process, Basalt residents decided the basic design as part of the Initiatives effort. The team consists of Slope town. Colorado Initiatives officials hope they can for the by-pass around Basalt is flawed. Arguments a banker, a realtor, a representative from the Chamber provide the extra additives necessary to bring the with the highway department over that are continu- of Commerce and the city. Farrar indicates they can seeds into full bloom in participating communities. ing. If Basalt is going to be by-passed, they want it provide up-to-date, accurate information in a few hours They hope, too, the effort will have a rippie effect, with done their way. Basalt has obtained a$180,000 grant answers that are tailored to the specific question other communities learning and benefiting from the for street improvements. A household and business asker. Most of the ideas for spurring development current efforts. The program has been in existence survey is being conducted now with the help of Colo- came out of the Pioneer Project, a community forum for rivo years, although it went by a different name rado University to inventory residents' desires and in 1986 where economic ideas, philosophies, and in 1986. A look at the chosen projects reveals a lot expertise. priorities were examined. Farrar feels the process was about what western Colorado has to offer and to Approximately 350,000 rafters a year use the very exciting and got the community working together, whom. Arkansas River outside SALIDA, states John Schler. but without help from the Colorado Initiatives program, The thrust of the economic development program in many of the ideas would remain unimplemented. With 1986 was to entice more of the rafters into town. An the grant, Carbondale leaders are concentrating on THE CONCENTRATED COMMUNITY ECONOMIC old dam was replaced in town that used to be an two areas - 1) marketing arts as an industry; 2) DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - That was the name obstacle for boaters. Salida leveraged a$100,000 grant creating marketing brochures and an investment of the rural development project in 1986 a"name to create a boat chute in the dam. A community center package that can be offered to potential business nobody could remember" laughs Local Affairs spokes- is being pianned for the riverfront, and boat ramps prospects. man John Schler, in Grand Junction. That is why it have been constructed in a couple of places A survey of the Crystal River Valiey showed that was changed to a much more memorable Colorado downtown. Schler relates that Salida has a"wonder- 200-250 artists reside in the area. Farrar says an Initiatives in 1987. Six communities in western Colo- ful hot springs pool" that no one knew anything about. incubator approach is being considered to enable rado were selected for ihe 1986 program - MEEKER, There are better signs now pointing the way to the artists to sell more and therefore contribute more to GLENWOOD SPRINGS, DELTA, SALIDA, GRAND Olympic-size, indoor faciliry. A special improvement the valley's economy. In an incubator setting, par- JUNCTION and FRUITA. All but one of the 1986 pro- district was created downtown and a ten block area ticipating artists would be offered inexpensive retail jects are alive and well. is being revitalized. Mountain Bell contributed $5,000 or studio space with technical advisors available to In MEEKER, three areas of development were iden- to a brochure that urges investors, tourists and help with marketing and display. Also being explored tified for the Initiatives project - tourism, downtown developers to "say yes to Chaffee County." is the feasibility of a wholesale/retail art supply store. development and a study on "sales leakage" or the In GRAND JUNCTION, the development effort in Most artists buy their supplies outside the Western loss of retail sales from the communiry. As a result 1986 concentrated on three areas - the west end Slope. Farrar believes the suppy center, if successful, of the tourism seminar, Meeker residents successfully of downtown, the riverfront trail through the city and would keep more dollars in western Colorado. marketed their town both as the site for the World a visitor survey for the Chamber of Commerce. A "We want to avoid give-aways with our incentives," Champion Sheep Dog competition this year and the business incubator site, aided by a$10,000 Mountain states Farrar, acknowledging that smail towns are likely location for a large snowmobile rendervous. Meeker Bell grant, has opened in west downtown. Some of to woo any economic prospect that shows interest More Western Slope Signals ~ even if it is not viable. While they are exploring other for a Colorado Initiatives grant to explore the feasi- manpower and expertise. The Economic Progress ideas, Farrar indicates they favor granting incentives bility of marketing the resort area to foreign visitors. Group came up with the financing. I on a deferred fee basis. Farrar believes a lot of incen- Increasing the tourist base, believe decision makers, The Colorado Initiatives Program has had a real tives may be taken advantage of by local businesses allows the recreation infrastructure already in place impact in the communities that participated in 1986. ' wanting to expand. to be utilized more and for more of each year. Why The impact of the 1987 programs will not be "There is a lot of luck invoNed in economic develop- concentrate on foreign travelers? Grant Analyst for measurable until next year. The decision about ment," comments Farrar, pointing to the opening of Steamboat Lindy Kakela notes there are three basic whether or not to continue the program in 1988 will a coffee roasting factory in town recently as an reasons - t) Steamboat Springs has a history of be made in the next two months, says Schler. Smith example. "The owner likes Carbondale and decided hosting internationai guests; 2) the community wants indicates that Mountain Bell would like to continue with to put the plant here based on that rather than the cultural relationships; 3) the healthiness of the the partnership. It wouid seem likely that 60 anything we could have shown him or brochures we worldwide economy coupled with the weaker dollar unsuccessful applicants and others who are now ready could have given him." But, Farrar notes it is impor- is making a trip to the U.S. financially attractive to to appiy would like to see the program continued. tant to have the best possible materials and system overseas tourists. set up so your responses to an inquiry will be the best Local Affairs spokeswoman Meredith Miller says NEVER A BUSY SIGNAL - In the next five years, possible. The Initiatives project will help Carbondale they were intrigued with SteamboaYs grant applica- $100 million will be spent in Cobrado by Mountain do that, so "Rats" in Carbondale has a positive tion because the idea was unique and the state, too, Bell to improve rural facilities. Mountain Bell Manager meaning. is trying to find ways to both attract more foreigners in Grand Junction Tom Smith is excited because that here and to increase Colorado's presence abroad. , will be a direct payment to contractors in communities EAGLE'S NEST -"Eagle is the most together, family- Both Miller and Kakela feei a pool of expertise both where improvements are planned. In 1987, $1.7 million oriented town I have ever been involved with," states at the state and local level could be the end product will be spent in CLIFTON, PALISADE and Local Affairs consultant John Schler'. A community of the effort. The Initiatives group, composed of repre- BRECKENRIDGE to install cable for one party lines. ! atmosphere is what EAGLE Town Manager Willie sentatives from the Chamber of Commerce, city, The improvement will allow about 893 customers to Powell feels they have to offer travelers and potential Economic Development Commission, Colorado Moun- get off their multi-party hookups. tn 1988, seven settlers. Participants in the Colorado Initiatives pro- tain College and the Winter SpoRS Ciub is now assess- western Colorado towns will be included. The cost of ject in Eagle are considering advertising their atmos- ing the potential size and details of their commitment bringing line improvement to FlANGELY, FRASER, phere as a way to attract more business and visitors and marketing effort. The committee, which is now FRUITA, MANCOS, RIDGWAY, SNOWMASS and to enhance commercial viability. Eagle residents have seeking more community input, will examine ways the ASPEN is $3.8 million. Telephone subscribers number- determined that better signage is needed to indicate town of Steamboat and the ski area can be better tied ing 1,573 will be included in the 1988 contract on the to travelers what is available in town off I-70. Physical together. Also being explored are the costs and Western Slope. and landscaping imp~ovements for the downtown are feasibility of international road signs with speeds in The trenching and'laying of cable will be contracted being discussed, but nothing specific has been both miles and kilometers, multi-lingual brochures and out, relates Smith. In the next two years, that will mean decided. Work groups are looking at ways to improve other things that would make it easier for a non-English $2.2 miilion in work for iocal businesses. Mountain the town park and indicate what attractions are near speaking tourist to feel more at home in Steamboat. Bell's Colorado Vice President and Chief Executive Eagie. A cross-country ski track is planned. Europe and the Pacific Rim are potential marketing Officer Sol Trujillo indicates estimates are that the $6 The expansion of the Eagle County airport five miles targets mainly because Steamboat has one-stop air million, 1987 cost of the program state-wide could be west of town shouid heip development efforts. Powell access to those areas. recovered by a monthly rate increase of 5¢ to 10¢ in feels as more public carriers use the facility to transport Other specific efforts tied with the Initiatives pro- everyone's bill. That increase is supposed to be visitors to and from Vail and Beaver Creek, Eagle will ject involved the search for foreign sister cities.to pra assessed starting January 1, 1988 after costs of the f benefit because more people will be getting a look mote exchanges. The Winter Sports Club hopes to program are reviewed by the Public Utilities Commis- at their town on the way through. Plans also call for host the Worid Cut Ski Jumping Championships in sion. Mountain Bell filed the original plan for rural construction of a 146 acre industrial park adjacent to the future. Steamboat Springs was the site of the improvement in July of 1986. The PUC gave the airport. The town of Eagle is providing water for National Jumping competition in 1986. preliminary approval in September of 1987. both projects. Customer demand, willingness to pay for upgraded TINES OF THE NORTH FORK -"The tourists do not service and other factors will be used to determine POW WOW - In the last year, CORTEZ has been want more tourists to find out about the CRAWFORD targeted improvement areas after 1988. Trujillo notes a real tourist draw for peopie wanting to see and learn area." Susan Hansen, Crawford town clerk, calls that that, "Today, people rely more and more on com- more about Indians. The Colorado Initiatives program an "emphatic" finding of a tourist survey conducted munication 'highways' for their basic telephone needs- in Cortez is geared to capitalizing on that interest. A this summer in the North Fork Valley by an intern pro- as well as their sophisticated information needs. It is proposed Indian Folk Village will, planners hope, pro- . vided by the Department of Local Affairs as part of -our job to make sure that those highways are as vide an incentive for travelers to spend a few more the Initiatives program. Hansen is also a board mem- modern, reliable and efficient as we can make them." days in the Four Corners area. That, in turn, feels ber of Planned Economic Progress, the grant recipient. Cortez City Manager Susan Keck, will give the town Included, too, are the towns of HOTCHKISS and REACH OUT - Mountain Beli has contributed in other an even stronger economic base. A preferred, 32 acre PAONIA. The goal of the grant is to find more ways ways towards economic development on the Western site for the park has been identified south of Cortez. to entice more travelers to wander longer in the valley. $lope through the Mountain Bell Foundation. Grants The preliminary lay-out for the park, featuring a sec- The study revealed each town attracts different totaling $49,850.00 were awarded in 1987 to 18 tion each for the Navajos, Puebios and Utes, is being types of visitors. Most Crawford visitors arrive in recrea- western Colorado economic devebpment groups. The prepared. Each tribe will construct their own section. tional vehicles and are either passing through town recipients included the Mesa County Economic Dwellings typical.to each tribe, such as hogans, shade to or from the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Development Council, Rifle Area Industrial Deveiop- houses or ramadas, and kivas, will be built. Native Gunnison or they come to Crawford specifically for ment, Rifle Chamber of Commerce, Craig Chamber craftspeople will demonstrate skilis like weaving, the fishing. The largest number of visitors to Paonia of Commerce, the Industrial Recruitment Group and pottery making, bead work, sand painting, fiute mak- are coming home to see relatives or are "day trippers" the Economic Development Commission, both in ing, and basketry. An amphitheatre is included, allow- from Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin Counties. Hotchkiss Craig. Further south, the recipients were the Uncom- ing spaces for dances and exhibits. Schier notes that is a"pass-through" town for visitors to the Black pahgre Development Company, the Delta Chamber the Indians see the park as much more than a tourist Canyon. Occasionally some will stop for supplies. A of Commerce, Montrose Industrial Development Cor- attraction. If done right, it will give them a means of golf course outside Hotchkiss is being investigated as poration and Western Colorado Agriculture. The teaching their heritage and skills to their families. A a tourist lure under the Initiatives program. Southwestern Colorado Economic Development special section in each division will depict the changes The Planned Economic Progress Group was formed Districts in Cortez and Durango received funds as did that the white man's coming made in Indian life. Keck two years ago to aid economic development in the the Durango Industrial Foundation and Bayfield indicates they will be visiting this winter with represen- North Fork Valley. The second part of the grant calls Economic Development. The remaining recipients tatives of other "living parks" to examine all aspects for the group to look into applying for a"Fishing is were the Garfield County Economic Development of design and operation. Fun" grant. Local Affairs is supplying another intern Council, Regional Economic Development, Inc. in Financing of the estimated $1.4 million park has not to document fishing access points and ways of pro- Glenwood Springs, the Mid-valley Economic Develop- been determined, but Keck imagines that some kind viding better access. A state biologist, relates Hansen, ment Corporation in Basalt and the Kremmling Area of public-private partnership will be formed. A lot of will be surveying what rivers, lakes and streams will Development Association. the money could come from lodging tax proceeds. provide in the way of specific fishing opportunities. Will these and other efforts be successful? Time A brochure depicting these opportunities should be will tell, but at least residents of these Western Slope WELCOME TO THE WORLD - Last year, the the end product of the fish study. communities along with public and private enterprises STEAMBOAT SPRINGS City Council decided their The residents of the North Fork Valley have already are communicating and trying things. At least the goal was to promote economic development and cooperated on one project to increase visitors - a swim initiative has been taken. diversification while maintaining the city's quality of beach at Crawford Reservoir. Creation of the swim life. As one piece of that process, Steamboat applied beach took two years. The state and county provided Written by Linda Skinner cited three positions on this question. One that state law only should apply; two, that 4 x decisions should be made on a case by case basis, as is done in boundaries and "`r~ t ~ mineral rights; and three, the federal con- . cept in an amended House bill (HR 403). ` In setting up three areas in New Mexico ' ~.:aa , • , ~ ~ _ this would expressly reserve to the United States" the minimum amount of water needed for the monument, conser- vation area and wilderness area." ~ ' + • ~ ~ : ~ - Goslin and Cleary remarked that there . ~ is no one point of agreement on water w,. rights, but a letter was authorized to Colo- ~ - rado legislators and the chairman of the Interior Affairs committee supporting action on the Indian water rights agreement. m` Jumping to tourism, David Anderson reported in the role of new chairman of Club 20's committee. Already tourism development planner for District 10, he ~'g~~~I~yS ~~~~C ~~~r0~~ ~t`¦ knows of the opportuniry and challenge ~ ~ , handed to the Club. Of first importance is making ourselves known, county by Short and sweet. turned the cornec, in my view, as far as county, to the folks in the tourism field. That was the Board of Directors session Club 20 finances are concerned." . Also we should take part in research, on Friday afternoon, September 11, at the As the first committee chairman to working with the state and area tourism opening of the Club 20 Fall Meeting. report, John Hess of Economic Develop- groups, finding out who our visitors are. The setting was Holiday Inn at Grand ment mentioned a floundering Denver Also needed, in addition to advertising, is Junction on Horizon Drive just down the meetryg which was pulled together by a leadership role in better information road from the airport where the airshow Clea 's know-how. centers and better training. was warming up for the Saturday event. Two committee ideas have not yet come „I think that a few hundred thousand In his report of his first six months in to pass, one a plan for displaying Western dollars in, hospitality training will have a office, Chairman Bob Beverly spoke of Colorado products at a buyers location on larger effect than _ putting. a couple. of finding Club 20 active, responsive, very the East Slope such as the Merchandise million dollars into advertising," Anderson much needed but still "we need an Mart . This will not be possible until financ- said. ing is available, and it is not a practical As the Agriculture chairman, Mark expanded membership". matter at this time to reprint the "catalog" Harris spoke of what the economic task He spoke of becoming better of western slope firms. force has told the governor. Some things acquainted with members and of his visits In telling of Natural Resources work, Ival the state can do and some it should not around the Western Slope. The new club Goslin spoke of an accomplishment in the do. It could help ag people as well as brochure is out and a hundred thousand status of the Animas-LaPlata project. An others by transportation and tax copies of the glossy folder on western agreement was signed in December by awareness. Colorado are meeting a strong response. the federal government, the state of Colo- Locally we could bring in younger "We are heard, listened to, are responsive rado, two Indian tribes and a whole group leaders. "Club 20 is an orgainzation of to requests and we certainly have earned of water conservancy districts. This will not leaders who have made a commitment to a reputation, " Beverly reminded the board be in effect until the Animas-LaPlata pro- hlep their state, communities and indus- members. ject happens. "Since last December," he tries," Harris said. "My goal for Club 20 On membership the wish is that each said, "we have been devoting much of our is a modest one, to further incorporate the director would spend a day recruiting. time - I'll say a lot of time - in trying to agricultural community into Club 20, tak- With a list of past Club 20 members, along draft legislation to implement that Indian ing a greater role here." with a Chamber of Commerce or other list, water rights final agreement." It could provide cohesiveness, a forum, there is a possible host of new members A consensus on this was not easy to and a way to bring its leaders together. for the group. Membership now includes the Chambers, cities and counties, but come by, but bills are now in the House and the Senate intending to carry out the The final committee report concerned there are many businessmen and women ideas, even though there is terrific opposi- transportation, with five items brought by who do not belong. vice-chairman Wayne Keith. . tion from California and Arizona. He reminded directors that it may not There is opposition from Nevada "to Item one concerned the Trust fund and be pleasant to think about, but "when I put some extenY" and Utah and Wyoming the recommendation of keeping it into the my heart in such a drive I really sort of next century and using it only for its en o it. " object to certain parts. Goslin feels that highway purpose. 1 y ~ settling Indian water rights will be one of Financially "we are going to squeeze by the most important actions in many years, Item two asked that federal sanctions this year for we're a little better than last with "very greaY" benefits both to the be relaced by incentives in highway year" and the committee is looking into federal government and to Colorado. It will legislation or enforcement. The the possibilities. avoid spending millions and millions of 180-degree change would sweeten the "Yes," said President Bill Cleary, when dollars of Colorado money in law suits. feeling. he had reported on the year's activity, "we He also spoke of wilderness legislation • are about $6,000 better off today than we and a bitter conflict over water rights in were a year ago today. At least we have existing designated wilderness areas. He Conrinued on Paye 11 ` _ . S"3'.r•/^,-r':...._.#ya. ..4v';^ti_.{"eN.~4~lxeR.> 7. ,w , . . " , - . , . s . .,p 1 ' . f • Dennls Donald Bart Alexander Tom Looby The Key Is Balance The State's Role Preserving Quality Dennis Donald, director of Natural It was Bart Alexander's turn as the fall Tom Looby's position in the Health Depart- Resources, spoke of the images of Colorado meeting wound down. Local affairs is his field ment deals with the environment and led to his and how these vistas and feelings are being and economic development is his specialty. discussion of keeping the swing a mild one translated into jobs and incomes. While a mine beriveen protection and development. may shut down and hurt a communiry, in He pointed out that economic develop- ment is a mix of risk and return, a field that There is a link between the two, he said, and another case a wild river turns into a popular to keep the quality of the'environment there recreation site and builds up a village. Governor Romer believes is worthy • of thoughtful planning. must be regulation. He admits that some of the Of the balance between economics and the rules may be burdensome and to keep this at environment, "I think we can do it," he said in Romer evidently feels that the economic a minimum he is working with many groups to setting the theme. plan has come a long way and is close to keep quality but reduce rules. Donald outlined his department's four-point being accepted if there is sharpening and As a long range vision, the year 2000 is the strategic plan for economic development. refining. focus date for a Colorado plan and here again 1. Balancing promotion vs. regulation of the Alexander thinks that the state's economy statewide input is needed to aid the planning mineral and energy industries. has bottomed out and is now starting to stage. 2. Encoura in of water in a balance of come back, bankers agreeing and employ- He spoke of several things affecting the 9 9 use ment figures tending this way. "We're in a Western Slope like the New EPA air qualiry profit and natural enviromnment. standard called PM-10, Particulate Matter of 10 shaky period," he said, knowing that the -3. Expanding outdoor recreation oppor- whole state is not equally at the same point. microns - tiny particleS like those in smoke tunities. which cause serious heafth concem. "There are 4. Enhancing land use and management for "I'm charging all of you to really think six towns in Colorado in violation and 13 more the public benefit. strategically about your community in deal- that are borderline, several in Western Colo- ing with the state. What do you need, what rado, Telluride and Pagosa Springs for can you do yourself?" Then ask yourself example," Looby said. Regarding mining, he spoke of oil shale, hard what you need from the state, maybe He complimented this area for leading the rock mining and drainage in historic mining technical assistance, maybe dollars. way in better handling of wood burning stove districts as problems being worked on. On his emissions and spoke of the views and vistas second point, water for economic development The state focus is not only on recruiting in the western counties as some of the most but in a way that protects the natural environ- businesses from outside, but assisting those ' attractive things in the state. ment, he spoke of the adjudication system. He that are already here. Now with some federat called lawsuits over water the 20th century money, Colorado is able to serve small "In the next couple of years we will come up equivalent of old-time fist fights. Water rights are businesses better, including help from such With visibility standards for urban areas, rural dififcult to deal with, with wilderness rights things as the Defta-Montrose Vo-Tech center. areas and mountain towns. A number of folks making little progress, Indian rights doing better. from Club 20 will be helping us on that," he Encouraging international trade is an said. The Natural Rsources DepartmenYs third aggressive program. Foreign capital is Denver's brown cloud has many causes, and point was recreational opportuniry. Rivers are gpught, as are the sale of Colorado products the study which includes Public Service Com- a tremendous asset, as hunting is declining, overseas and tourism from overseas. "Those pany's fuel could affect coal mining on the• fishing is growing and needing parks along the who come here to visit are likely to come Slope. streams. Donald said that tourism is a source here and do business in the long run," he Concerning water, streams must stay clean of stability and economic growth, building on mentioned. Much of this is in promotion of yet able to cope with industrial and other the state's beauty and amenities. rural areas and agricultural products. wastes. Some are now in bad shape, unsuitable Point four, land use, leads to an open space He spoke of ineasuring results, thinking for fishing, and ground water supplies need pro- acquisition and management program. Some that Cimarron came because the state and tection, both east and west. of the checkerboard state ownership can be community gave them full information about As for radiation in tailings, the Durango pra made more usable by land swapping and then people, colleges, water and other needs. ject is started, Grand Junction worked on this using the "great management expertise" of the and now a disposal site needs to be found for Parks Department. "Economic issues and envi- In marketing, he said that Local Affairs is the very small but dangerous volume of ronment issues are not in conflict with one only one phase of Colorado's publicity, but materials from hospitals and industry. "We are another," he said, so cortamination, brown is able to influence firms to move in by currently looking at the western part of Mont- cloud and similar environment matters should marketing this as a place for business. rose County to see if it is technically suitable," be dealt with along with economic issues. "We are studying the rural implementation he told Club 20. He called Colorado's greatest comparative plans, identifying some which need local, In all, he called the health department advantage "the natural amenities we have in state or federal leadership, and will respond 'extremely sensitive" in the permitting process, this state, the image of the pristine, free-flowing to each of the plans. But also we need your but at the same time "very determined" in streams and snow capped peaks." feedback," he said. protecting health and environment. Ag Illlust Speak with One Voice ~ Peter Decker, new Commissioner of Agri- Production costs luckily have not risen culture, was introduced in mid-morning for an sharply. Fertilizer, seed and fuel costs are overview of the situation in Colorado. actually down but other situations cause concern to Decker. 4 ~ As Chairman Bob Beverly said of Decker's ° • career, it began with his New England and New He said that farm assets are declining, York college days, included Army service, jour- especially the value of land. Irnestments are nalistic experience in Viet Nam and Laos and declining, a farmer often taking his profit and `t; led him to work with Robert Kennedy in putting it into bonds or banks insteaci of invest- Washington. He taught history, agriculture and ing in agriculture. In his opinion "Any industry rural public policy at Duke University. Now as needs continual reinvestment, and Colorado's_ a cattle rancher near Ridgway, Decker has rate is insufficient for progress.° Another indica- been on Ouray County's planning commission, tion is selling assets while keeping a large ~ Colorado's rural council and Colorado's com- inventory of product on hand. mission on higher education. His appointment Decker said that "This state simply cannot in agriculture came in May. afford to allow this hemorrhage of our rural Decker proved to be unflappable, for he had areas to continue." It means poorer com- only started his message when Governor munities, jobs lost, rural institutions weakened. Peter Decker Romer came into the room, waylaid from open- Speaking like a teacher, he outlined finan- In summing up, he spoke that there are too ing ceremonies at the airport. in a light-hearted cial problems of ownership and production in many voices, counting over 200 farm organiza- way he introduced the governor who took the agriculture, believing that without a doubt credit tions in Colorado, each speaking from its own stage for a rather brief time. is the most serious issue. When capital is point of view. "As the number of agriculturists Resuming, Decker's prepared notes included available farming and ranching can recuperate in the state declines and as the number of his thought that "rural development is a dif- but the state is stymied by federal actions. [rural] state legislators declines after the 1990 ferent breed of cat," with its limitation on capital Loan funds are depleted, and he said that census, agriculture will not be well represented and political support and with an economy often if the voices are disparate," he warned. dominated by influences beyond the state's the major problem lies with the Farmers Home borders. Administration. Ownership funds are gone, "Somehow the corn folks, the cattle folks, the while operating funds lie unwanted, but "for fruit people have got to get together and make He mentioned items which came out of the reasons which escape me" there is no transfer a strong message," he said. And he pointed rural economic task force, including the need between the two items. He is critical of Admin- out that the farm subsidy program is costing for marketing agricultural products such as istrator Vance Clark for his refusal to mediate, so many millions that it absolutely cannot go beef, corn, barley, vegetables and fruit. "Our calling it "disdain", and spoke of the loss of on. "There will be a major, major tax revolt. I department is making a major initiative to find morale in the farm and ranch community in this don't think it will last much longer." He would new markets both in this country and state. like someone to come up with a solution, and overseas." As an example, he spoke of a trade wishes that part of the solution comes from mission from Taiwan, who looked at the qual- Credit is a considerable problem, he said, Colorado. ity of our wheat and said "We like it. We're `Nith possibly 400 farmers now in bankruptcy going to buy $12 million worth." That is three and an estimated 3,240 farmers not surviving Even so, "There are hopeful signs in Colo- million more than they spent on wheat last year this year of 1987. The industry is simply not rado's agricultural outlook," he said, citing and the quality of Corn sold another batCh. retuming profits to warrant investments, as even livestock prices which have firmed and a many grain growers who are debt-free are hav- stronger sheep and lamb industry. His depart- But he called the farm and ranch industry ing a negative family income. Half of Colorado's ment has a high prioriry on increasing local already one of great magnitude, with 90,000 livestock producers are losing money and the retailing and processing. The possibility of a jobs and $9 billion in sales, responsible for 20 other half averaged only $7,000 in income. wool scouring plant is still alive and there is a percent of gross sales in the state. "One third of the farmers and ranchers now continuing effort to export beef to Japan. Federal subsidies help farmers, "But I ask in the state will not be in business in the next "This area is my home, agriculture is my you, how long will the American public support three years, and in my judgement that is how livelihood," he said, "and I intend to help it a farm program costing each taxpayer $306 a serious it is," was his view of the present prosper - with the help of the state legislature yeai'?" he said. situation. and the leadership of Governor Romer." Interested in Granc! Junction? Call or write Bray & Co. Realtors O for a free Real Estate Guide or an area street map. e i HF.ALTORS. 242-3647 B~. 1015 North 7th Street OjBetter - Grand Junction, Cotorado 81501 I M~H~ryies' - - _ ....z...,F.';:'( , , n.~7•'J2'Cry/F r ~ ~ > x Surprise Appearance 7! The new agricultural commissioner had which part of the state government could oniy begun his dissertation on the direc- draw up a comprehensive plan Romer tion his department will take when he shot back "I want YOU to draw the plan!" turned aside and introduced a"gentleman Really? they asked. "Who knows it #~'~~~f from Holly who's a implement dealer out better?" was his answer, "you here on the ' ~ •~e there, and"who's also my boss," Gover- river or us who sit in sterile buildings in E`• r~;; nor Romer. A pilot from way-back, he had Denver?" And they're doing it. just flown in to the air show in an open cockpit biplane. Starting at the iocal level, Romer said, plans can be made and then brought to The mood changed from Decker's soft, the state level if the state should take part. easy pace to Romer's exuberant high In his words "it ain't gonna work unless spirits. you own it, believe in it, put your input into He told of riding in a combat jet two it " for schemes from outside which don't fit are not likely to succeed. days before, and "after 40 years in a Cessna it really was a nice experience." "There's a sense of reality about economics t ha t you know - how much you Romer has brought his message to can spend in operating a ranch, what you Club 20 before, and for the next few minutes he brought it up to date, already can do on Main Street and not overdo it ` >y noted for bringing the dome of the state - and that is the kind of reality that I want Govemor Roy Romer capital to country towns and cities in the to lock into as we work together on "Dome on the Range" tours. economic development," he said. And like an evangelist bringing the good He reminded listeners that some things news, Romer hit on signs that things are He has seen and learned, and you logically are state projects, like roads, air 9etting better in Colorado as unemploy- sensed it when he spoke of Buena Vista, transport, water policy, employee training ment drops, new industries like the pronouncing it in the proper Spanish way, and tourism promotion, yet they need local ethanol plant over on the plains, hints that then catching himself and repeating it in planning and cooperation. "Let's talk things are beginning to change on the the local style. turkey" about these, he said. Western Slope. Romer repeated his theme that state He spoke of Club 20 itself, with its Applause was generous and handshak- and locality can work together provided Western Slope agenda of things that have ing was rampant in the room and lobby that the program begins in the grass-roots. to be done from a regional perspective in as Romer tried to hurry out to a Naval When rafters on the Arkansas River asked addition to town by town plans. Reserve dedication. . . . . . . . . , . . . . Thompson continued fiom page 5 Board continued from page 8 million in others, Club 20 directors logically voted to retain the present formula. city offered them the building ready for use, free Item four, skipping three for the and clear. They came and they stayed, now moment, regarded "demonstration pro- Another item concerned Senator Tim talking of expanding the building in 1988. jects". Some are true demonstrations Wirth's interest in outdoor recreation and At the airport "we built more, but all of a sud- While others are ideas which lead only to the need for Club 20 to cooperate. Please den we were able to bring people in and the argument and delay of the basic highway Pass on ideas for enhancement to the place began to become attractive." Sperry has bills, so these should be acted on people in Wirth's office, director Tom come, and in turn they convinced McDonald . separately. Glass requested. Douglas to come, and that one talked with others. Wives convinced other wives, too, tell- Item five oppoosed the diversion of new A request came from Chairman Beverl ing them that it is a good place to live. gas taxes for General Fund balancing. that Chambers of Commerce and com But another prospective industry which had The Club 20 Board passed the four munities provide suggestions for directors. need for large amounts of water taught Thomp- items, then took up Keith's item three on The caucus action should not be unin- son about natural resources and also about Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge. One bill formed or too informal, he said. area-wide cooperation. supports oil development in that area and He found that water was a controlling factor the other opposes it. Under new business, Nich Theos asked and became active in developing it for future A situation in a distant state is not that directors oppose Congressional action needs. typically on Club 20's agenda but the need to increase grazing fees on public land. It And he warned his listeners at Club 20 not for American oil was felt to be great. The Was amended to drop reference to to be too narrow in their thinking, citing the impression among Club 20 directors is economic situations and was passed. announcement just made of Cimarron coming that the Alaskan environment is being pro- to Colorado to make motor fuel from agricultural tected rather well and would be safe even The meeting closed with comments products. They talked ot Pueblo, but certain with exploration and possible from Beverly (almost under his breath) that things were not quite right for their type of plant development. '`you're an agreeable bunch today", and and they were encouraged to find a site nearer After Bob Young's presentation of the announcement of the February meeting the raw materials, out on the plains. "Fortu- complicated situation, the vote favored on the 12th and 13th. Probably this late- nately our regional concept worked," ThomFr winter meetin son said. The plant is nearby and Pueblo could development. One member voted against g wiII be in Grand Junction, gain a distribution center for itself. Expectations it, wondering if it would undercut Rep. With invitations given for at least a regional are for 300 jobs during the construction, 70 Campbell's position in the Interior event in Durango in spring, summer or fall. when the plant is running. Committee. As an aside, compliments were paid to "I think this will be the trigger in southeastern One other transportation item was acted the office secreatary, Kay Becker, who is Colorado asnd then it will move on up the on, a threat of a new formula for allocating soon moving to California. "Your succesor state," he said in showing the kind of thing that state funds. As it would help virtually no will benefit from the wondertul job you an area can do. western county, but would lose up to $12.8 have done," Beverly said. - _ _ I . ~ ~ - . ~ ' • . • ~ - • . • e• ~s9rs oo ~IiEn asaM pp08 02eaaol3 yinos SL _ I?Dunoo urio iTeA go uMOl Z pue Joxey, - 19616 -100 179l 'oN 1iw18d 00 ''lof Puaj!D 41 t1d a6elsod 'S'n 31da ~~na 0990-Z05~8 'o~o~ `uoilounr puejo 055 Xo8 'O'd OZ 4n1o Praite f'rom o n Hi- h g history - been on solid ground. I know eastern Colorado colleagues know what ~ from my experience in the congres- Club 20 was all about. ~ sional office for westem Colorado that Y communications from Club 20 were About a month ago I was invited to by Bill Cleary always noted and assimilated. The 1980 testify before a legislative interim com- President Club 20 wilderness hearings, for mittee on economic development activ- _ j example, were used by Congressman ities taking place in western Colorado. Y.Jim Johnson to help in the drafting of State Senator Les Fowler of Boulder ~ "A a portion of the 1980 Colorado and Representative Charles Berry of Wilderness Act. There was always the Colorado Springs were co-chairmen of "I believe in Club 20. sense that a statement or resolution the committee. Except for Represen- Governor Roy Romer from Club 20 was much more than a tative Ken Chlouber of Leadville, none September 12, 1987 single opinion. It represented, in our of the committee members were from view, a position with support from Cor- Club 20 land. But I felt no need to iden- "The ro% of Club 20 could hardly be tez to Granby and points in between. tify Club 20 - the recognition was more important." Responding to Club 20 was not just a already there. Senator Bill Armstrong courtesy. It was a practical effort. September 12, 1987 Does all this mean we get anything we ask for? Hardly. No group has that Those two statements coming on the kind of leverage. What it means is Club same day at our annual Fall meeting In the four-and-a-half years I have 20 is recognized and listened to by our were enough to make veteran Club 20 been with Club 20 I find that relationship elected officials. If our positions, members feel a renewed sense of pride. Prevails, and I am especially impressed statements, resolutions are given a fair But as welcome as that kind of praise With the recognition afforded this hearing, that is all we ask. from on high might be, you don't get it organization at the state level. While , unless you earn it. . Club 20 earned its reputation over the Thank you for your confidence, Gov- years, I believe it had a great deal of errior Romer and Senator Armstrong. It The Club 20 relationship with our help from western Colorado legislators was good having you with us at our Fall elected officials has - throughout its who were never hesitant to let their Meeting! ~ ` . :``t•~a ) - . . d + , AUlL e~ cef . 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(f 1 1'~' , V A I L N A T U R E C E N T E R P 0 L I C I E S A N D P R 0 C E.D U R E S M A N U A L TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Goals and Objective for the Vail Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vail Nature Center's Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nature Center Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Job Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Programs at Vail Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Daily Duties (Summer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Daily Duties (Winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front Desk Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Employee Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 V A I L N A T U R E C E N T E R - P 0 L I C I E S A N D P R 0 C E D U R E S M A N U A L This manual was designed to promote an understanding among all new staff members and volunteers of Vail Nature Center's administrative policies, program procedures and building operations. It is important to follow these guidelines in order for the Nature Center to run smoothly and consistently year after year. These guidelines also help maximize the visitor's experience at the Nature Center while preserving the Center's natural beauty and historic integrity. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE VAIL NATURE CENTER Goals: 1. Continue to improve the interior and exterior of the Interpretive Center to promote sound structural design, visitor safety, the visitor's learning experience and preservation of the Center. 2. Continue to maintain the solar and historic displays around the outside of the Interpretive Center. 3. Preserve the Nature Center grounds and improve the trail system. 4. Continue to provide high quality year-round nature programs for visitors of all ages, school groups and special interest groups. 5. Expand the winter Nordic/Nature Center x-c ski operation. 6. Continue to increase public awareness of the Nature Center and its programs. Objectives: lA. Paint the exterior of the Interpretive Center every two years (last painted summer 1987). 1B. Install a new solar collector system and replace roof where necessary. This system is necessary to keep the interior walls from cracking and plaster from chipping during the winter. This should be done as soon as possible since the roof area surrounding the existing panels is rotting. 1C. Oil the interior wood walls and cabinets every year to preserve the wood and decrease the danger of fire hazard. 1D. Empty the Clivos Multrum in October of every year. lE. Make sure all electrical wiring is up to code. Change wiring if code changes (electrical wiring serviced summer 1987). 1F. Service the chimney every two years (chimney last serviced May 1986). 2 1G. Service the fire extinquishers every year. 1H. Test the smoke detectors every month and change batteries when necessary. Install fire alarm for building and hookup into existing alarm system so that fire alarm will automatically be transmitted to the Police Dept. lI. Service alarm and motion detector when necessary. 1J. Preserve existing floor once a month during the summer and once in October with Johnson's paste wax. 1K. Replace existing wood floor with a new wood floor. 1L. Paint library. 1M. Maintain upstairs office space. Wash rug once a year. Paint walls every 4-5 years (last painted May 1985). 1N. Continue to research and design new hands-on displays. 2A. Plant garden on June lst. Design garden plan display. Maintain garden throughout the summer and fall. 2B. Maintain root cellar and displays inside it. 2C. Maintain greenhouse. Grow plants from seed and sell them in September of every year. Grow herbs and flowers for workshops and programs. 2D. Maintain the solar collector system. 2E. Paint the picnic tables every year. 2F. Preserve the campfire ring benches and outside of screen with wood preservative every year. Paint screen when necessary. 3A. Revegetate the front of the Interpretive Center and plots used for Living History Day with sage and grasses that are native to the area. 3B. Maintain wooden fence on Vail Valley Drive. 3C. Develop new trail guides for the self-guided trail system. 3D. Acquire new flower signs for the Meadow Creek Trail. 3E. Maintain trails by bordering trails with rocks, adding wood chips and minimizing shortcuts. 3F. Install a lighting system on the main trail to protect against injury when walking to and from night programs. . 3G. See Ford Park Master Plan for future trail plans. 4A. Continue to monitor/evaluate summer programs to insure top quality performance. 4B. Conduct surveys to research program fees and program topics. 3 4C. Expand school outreach programs. Provide natural science units and activity packets for school groups grades 1-8. - 4D. Expand winter nature programs and special events to include more x-country races, dogsled races, backcountry skills seminars, avalanche seminars, orienteering clinics and x-country waxing clinics. 4E. Implement an outdoor recreation club for locals. This may be an extension of Colorado Mountain College where all liability insurance is handled through them. . 5A. Improve x-c track. 5B. Increase the diversity in the. types of x-c rental equipment availabl:e to include waxable skis and racing skis. 5C. Construct a new x-c ski rack for rental skis. Remove the large freezer and install rack every year. SD. Expand the x-c facility by enclosing the patio area. 5E. Install new water pipes so that water will not freeze and backup in the winter. 5F. Implement iceskate rentals. Purchase skates. Make sure skating pond on Golf Course is shovelled when necessary. Check ice conditions daily to insure safety of the pond. 5G. Purchase outdoor lockers. 5H. Continue to contract out Paragon Guides for x-country ski lessons. 6A. Utilize public service air time on local radio stations. 6B. Continue to send press releases and flyers to all local newspapers, t.v. and radio stations in the area. 6C. Continue paid program announcementsin the Vail Daily, Vail Trail, KVMT and KZYR. 6D. Continue to deliver flyers and program schedules to all businesses and lodges of VRA, information centers, library, recreation dept. and TOV bulletin board. Conduct free mailings to approximately 100 businesses by including flyers in the mailing of "The Guide" each week. 4 VAIL NATURE CENTER'S ORGANIZATIONAL CHART TOWN COUNCIL.. . ~ ; i ~ TOtdN MANAGER i . 1 , i i DIRECTOR OF RECREATION , i I i j NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR j ~ NATURE CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ( i 1 I SEASONAL NATURALISTS JTPA rLAINTENANCE WORKER ~ ~ VOLUNTEERS ~ S NATURE CENTER PERSONNEL Nature Center Director 12 mo./yr. 40 hr./wk. full time with benefits Nature Center Asst. Director 12 mo./yr.* 40 hr./wk. full time, ski pass* Senior Summer Naturalist 4 mo./yr. 40 hr./wk. full time seasonal, golf pass Summer Naturalist 4 mo./yr. 40 hr.;/wk. full time seasonal, golf pass Summer Naturalist 3 mo./yr. 40..hr./wk. full time seasonal, golf pass Part-time Naturalist 3 mo./yr. 20 hr./wk. part time seasonal, golf pass JTPA Maintenance Worker 2-3 mo./yr. uaries Not Applicable *Nature Center Assistant Director position will change from 10 mo./yr. to 12 mo./yr. as of January 1988. Benefit status may change to full time status as of January 1989. JOB DESCRIPTIONS Nature Center Director llescription: The Nature Center Director oversees the Nature Center operation in addition to coordinating tournaments and special events for the Town of Vail Recreation Dept. Specific duties as Nature Center Director include: Supervising the Asst. Director of the Nature Center Hiring staff inembers Representing the Nature Center at budget meetings, Town Council meetings, etc. Writing grants and other fundraising proposals Soliciting bids from outfitters to run x-c ski lessons seven days/wk., and x-c ski center two days/wk. * S~ci,A a~ ~n;roc- i~ G~Y~J;ro~rrvn~~ Oualifications: rec_,~ cKi_;o P,-. ~ J Assistant Director Description: The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Nature Center. As of January 1988, the position will be a 12 mo./yr. position without health, dental, life or retirement benefits. Benefit status may change as of January 1989. The Asst. Director is specifically responsible for the following duties: Trains, supervises and schedules Nature Center staff Schedules programs and coordinates special events Conducts year-round nature programs for participants of all ages Writes lesson plans for school groups Coordinates building/outdoor improvement projects as listed under goals and objectives on previous pages 6 Composes reports - annual report, staff operations manual, budget reports and five-year capital improvement plan - Prepares quarterly newsletter - writing, keylining and distribution Organizes yearly budget Orders and procures supplies Writes press releases Conducts t.v. and radio interviews Runs winter x-c ski program - rentals, concessions and winter nature p rograms Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Education, Interpretation or related field (post undergraduate courses recommended) One or more years of supervisory experience Experience in developing and conducting nature programs for large groups of people of all ages Thorough knowledge of Colorado flora & fauna and interpretive techniques Demonstrated writing ability - reports, manuals, newletters, infor- mational brochures, press releases, etc. Public relations skills Ability to work independently CPR and first aid card required Seasonal Naturalists Description: Four seasonal naturalist positions exist at the Nature Center. Two of these positions are full-time seasonal positions that run from June 1- September 30th of each year. A third nosition is a full-time seasonal position that runs from June 1- August 31st. The fourth position is a part-time position that runs from June 1- August 31st. Seasonal naturalists are responsible for the following duties: Develop, conduct and evaluate nature programs & some special events Assist in the implementation of other special events Write lesson plans for summer school groups and day camp programs Disseminate information, answer phones and sell publications at the information desk Develop and maintain displays Write articles for newletter Compose and help distribute flyers Assist in trailwork and general maintenance of Nature Center and grounds Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree (or near completion) in Environmental Education, Park Interpretation or related field Experience in developing and conducting nature programs for large groups of people of all ages Knowledge of Colorado flora and fauna Knowledge and experience with interpretive techniques Public relations skills Ability to work independently Current first aid and CPR card . Y 7 JTPA Maintenance Worker Description: The Nature Center maintenance position is funded through the Northwest Council of Governments. Applicants must meet certain age and financial requirements of the JTPA program. Initial screening of applicants is to be done by JTPA personnel with additional interviews conducted by the Nature Center Director. The position is seasonal ranging from 2-3 months. Number of work hours vary depending on the age of the employee. All assigned maintenance duties must first be approved by JTPA supervisory personnel. All rules and regulations for JTPA personnel regarding working conditions, use of hand tools, etc. must be followed by Nature Center staff. Specific duties for the Nature Center maintenance worker include: Vacuuming fl.oor, cleaning displays Trail maintenance Assisting with special events Light repair work - painting, etc. Please note that securing this position depends on many factors: i.e., funding from National Council of Governments, finding youth workers that meet all JTPA requirements, etc. Therefore staffing this position becomes more a luxury than the rule. If this posi- tion is not filled, Nature Center staff are responsible for completing all maintenance duties. PROGRAMS AT VAIL NATURE CENTER Summer/Fall Programs Summer/Fall programs take place from June through October at the Nature Center and surrounding off-site areas. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Director to schedule these programs, research and coordinate new summer programs and coordinate special events. Seasonal naturalists are responsible for conducting the regular weekly programs and some special events (Jr. Ranger Weeks, overnight campouts, white- water rafting trips and horseback riding trips) as well as assisting in the implemen- tation of other special events (Living History Day and Special Speaker Series). For those programs that are led by special speakers, a staff inember will be present to assist the speaker and critique the program for the file. Summer programs include: Weekly Programs Special Events Flower Walks (3/wk.) Jr. Ranger tdeeks (3) Bird Walks Overnight Campouts (2) Morning Discovery Programs Whitewater Rafting Trips (2) Beaver Pond Walks (2/wk.) Horseback Riding Trips (2) Campfire Talks Geology Trip Vail Mountain Hikes Living History Day Adults Extended Day Hikes Special Speaker Series (6) Children's Extended Day Hikes Special Interest Group Programs Nature Crafts I & II Nature Adventures I & II Nursery School Programs Potpourri Day Camp Program (See Attachment 1, 5,,6, & 7 for further information.) 8 Fall programs include: Weekly Programs Special Events Preparing for Winter Walks (2/wk.) School Programs, K-8 (appros. 20) Going to Seed Programs (2/wk.) Mushroom Hike Bird Walks (2/wk.) Kids Fall Colors Hike Fall Beaver Walks Nature Photography Contest Campfire Talks Bird Seminar/Tour Kids Super Saturday Programs (See Attachments 2& 8 for further information.) Due to the increasing number of people who visit the Nature Center in the summer and fall, it is becoming a necessity to limit the number of people on Nature Center walks and programs in order to preserve the natural beauty of the Center`sgrounds and trails as well as off-site areas where programs are conducted. Therefore, the following guidelines must be adhered to: l. Al1 nature walks conducted on Nature Center grounds are limited to 30 people at a time. If an additional number of people show up, the naturalist will separate the group into two and take half of the group on the trails during the first half of the program and take the other half durino the second half of the program. 2. All programs given at the campfire ring are limited to 70 people/program. 3. All special events that involve more than 70 people will be conducted off Nature Center grounds at Ford Park, Community Room of the Library, or where appropriate. 4. Childrens programs are generally limited to 20 participants or less. Chil- dren's programs may be conducted on NC trails, service drive, wood chipped area around the Interpretive Center, garden, greenhouse, campfire ring and inside of Interpretive Center. Any games requiring large open areas must be conducted at Ford Park. 5. Beaver Pond Walks conducted on the bike path of the Katsos property open space area are limited to 30 people/naturalist with a maximum of 2 naturalists per program. 6. Vail Mountain Hikes are limited to 30 people at a time. If an additional number of people show up, follow the guidelines in step 411 above. 7. All extended day hikes on Forest Service land are required to have a minimum number of 3 people plus the naturalist (for safety purposes) and a maximum of 9 people plus the naturalist (Forest Service requirement). For information on program registration and program safety, see sections entitled "Front Desk Operations" and "Employee Rules and Regulations" located elsewhere in this manual. 9 Winter/Spring Programs All winter/spring programs are held from December through March at the X-C Ski Center (formerly the Starter House) located on the Town of Vail Golf Course. The Assistant Director is responsible for running all winter nature programs as well as the X-C Ski Center. Winter/spring programs include: Weekly Programs = - Special Events Winter Ecology on Skis Full Moon X-C and Snowshoe Tours (3) Snowshoe Walks (2/wk.) Christmas Tree Hikes (3) Jr. Rangers After School Program Christmas Craft Workshops (2) Valentine Square Dance Backcountry Skills Workshop X-C Waxing Clinic Orienteering Clinic X-C Races (approx. 5) High Altitude Gardening Workshop Incredible Edibles Workshop Spring Beaver Walk School Groups (approx. 5) Special Interest Group Presentations (See Attachments 3 and 4 for further information.) FACILITIES The Nature Center encompasses a 7 acre preserve site with an Interpretive Center, outdoor displays and 4 self-guided trails. Interpretive Center and Outdoor Displays The Interpretive Center is a renovated farm house originally built by the Antholz family in the early 1900's. It consists of a main floor display area, library, upstairs office & storage area and bathroom. The Center houses many informational hands-on nature displays as well as working examples of energy- saving devices such as a wood stove, compost toilet, solar collector system (to be renovated in 1988), outdoor garden and root cellar. A greenhouse was also added to the Center during the summer of 1986 through a donation by Lynne Langmaid. Near the greenhouse is a campfire ring that was also renovated during this time. All labor costs for the campfire ring (approximately $7,000) were donated by Tara Masonry. Nature Trails Four self-guided nature trails surround the Interpretive Center. These include the History Trail, Five Senses Trail, Ecology Trail and Meadow Creek Trail. All trails have had new markers installed during the summer of 1986. A new trail guide is also being developed. 10 Preservation of the Interpretive Center and Grounds In order to preserve the natural beauty of the Center and grounds, the following guidelines must be adhered to: _ 1. Any major changes, additions or alterations to the Interpretive Center or surrounding outdoor displays must be approved by the Towm of Vail Planning Commission with input from Town Council: 2. The front of the Interpretive Center and plots used for Living History Day are to be revegetated. Al1 other natural areas are to be left to grow in their natural state. 3. Delivery Procedures: The service drive is to be used for deliveries only. All delivery vehicles must park on the east side of the campfire ring or on the service drive east of the campfire ring (see diagram below). If construction is to be completed, contractors/Public LJorks Dept. may deliver their materials/equipment via the service drive then park their vehicles at the parking lot next to the athletic field. All contractors and Public Works Dept. supervisors will receive a copy of these procedures. Main Trail Nature Center xoot ~o s~~ G9 Ce 11 a r r Campfire Ring Revegetated / Area ~ ~ ~ Parking \ ~ z Service Drive ~ 11 DAILY DUTIES (SUMNIER) The person assigned to "house" duties is responsible for opening and closing procedures as well as information desk duties. Opening Procedures 1. Turn off the alarni system immediately after opening the front door, You will have 15 seconds before the silent alarm is set_off. (Turning off alarm will automatically turn off motion detector.) 2. Turn on lights downstairs, if necessary, 3. Check weather and record in notebook in podium. Call Vail Trail every Thursday morning and report the high and low temperatures and precipitation for the previous week. 4. Put up the flag (weather permitting). 5. Fill bird feeders. 6. Water garden and greenhouse plants. 7. Fill in the amount of cloud cover on attendance chart. 8. Turn on clivos fan. 9. Check root cellar. 10. Plug in weather and bird.quizzes. 11. Listen to answering machine for any phone messages. Information Desk Duties l. Greet visitors and answer any questions they might have. 2. Provide handouts and brochures on hiking trails, biking trails, etc, to interested visitors. 3. Register individuals for programs. 4. Answer the phone and keep track of all information calls. Record total on attendance sheet at the end of the day. 5. Keep track of the number of visitors who come in. Record total on attendance sheet at the end of the day. Also make sure that the staff who have given programs have recorded the number of visitors who participated in their pro- grams. 6. Sell publications. 7. Spray greenhouse plants. 8. Restock publications rack when needed. 12 See section entitled "Front Desk Operations" for further information. Closing Duties 1. Record attendance on attendance chart. 2. Count the money and fill in the ledger. - 3. Bring in the flag. 4. Lock greenhouse door. Make sure greenhouse shades are down (June & July). 5. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: Sweep downstairs, stairs and outside entrance ramp. Take the garbage to the garbage can near the parking lot. 6. Turn off clivos fan. 7. Plug out all electrical outlets except answering machine (by order of fire marshal). 8. Turn on answering machine. 9. Make sure upstairs windows are closed. 10. Turn on alarm system and lock up (you have 15 seconds to do so). Saturday Duties 1. Change the hiking trail on the "Trail of the Week" display. 2. All opening, closing_and information desk duties stated above. 3. Cut shrubs on first Saturday of the month. 4. If JTPA worker is not available: vacuum all carpets & mop floor with endust dust displays & wash glass straighten library, display area, upstairs office space and storage room clean root cellar scrub down tops of bird feeders and squirrel feeders with scrub brush and water 5. Pour two buckets of water down clivos. 13 DAILY DUTIES (WINTER) Opening Duties 1. Open restrooms and check for any problems (i.e. frozen water). 2. Shovel walk and steps to starter house. Shovel deck and benches. Shovel back porch. Sprinkle with salt if necessary. 3. Put on water for coffee. Put on hot dogs and soup if they are asked for throughout the day or if it is really busy. 4. Get cash box from closet. 5. Check recorder for any messages. 6. Put up thermometer. 7. Start a fire in the fireplace and tend throughout the day. This does not have to be done on nice sunny days. Closing Duties 1. Tally up attendance. 2. Clean kitchen thoroughly: Turn off all electrical appliances. Plug out coffee pot. Pour water out of coffee pot. Clean crockpot and store soup in glass container in refrigerator. Wrap extra hot dogs in cellophane and store in refrigerator. Clean hot dog maker including rollers and drip pans. Clean all counters and tables throughout the day as needed. Sweep floor if necessary. 3. Turn down heater to 3 or 4. 4. Check bathrooms. Pickup papers & clean if necessary. Lockup bathrooms. 5. Vaccuum reception area. 6. Check over equipment and inventory to see if anything is missing. Report any lost or damaged equipment to Kathy. 7. Turn on answering machine. 8. Turn off lights. 9. Make sure everything is clean and locked up before leaving the Center. 14 FRONT DESK OPERATIONS Greeting Visitors/Answering Questions The visitor is by far our most important reason for being at the Nature Center. Greet visitors as they come in and inform them of the exhibits inside, trails on both sides of the Center and programs available. Answer any questions they might have. If you don't know the answer, find out by checking appropriate sources, i.e. the Senior naturalist, Asst. Director, natural history guides, etc. Telephone Procedures 1. When answering the phone, identify yourself as "Vail Nature Center." 2. The downstairs phone has a hold button. To operate, press the button first before putting the receiver down. 3. When dialing local calls, dial "9" first to get an outside line. For long distance business calls, dial "91". For all Denver calls, dial "8" first. 4. When transferring calls to another extension, press down briefly on the receiver button and dial the extension number. Wait to see that the correct number is answered, then hang up. Publications/Sales Most handouts, brochures and trail maps are available for distribution and are free to the public. All books on display on the "publications" rack and all t-shirts, trail guides and newsletters are available for sale. When recording sales, mark the date of sale, type of item sold and the amount in the ledger. In the case of t-shirts, also mark the size and color purchased. Tally up the current total in the ledger and put the money in the cash box. No tax is charged. A receipt book is located in the cash drawer if needed.. Registering Participants for Programs When an individual wants to signup for a program, look for the program under the corresponding day in the program notebook. Fill in the participant's name, number of adults and children in the party and their phone number. Give them any special program instructions at that time (i.e. what to bring, where to meet, etc.) and write your initials in the appropriate column on the sheet. If there are additional participants in the party, mal;e sure they are accounted for by writing ditto marks in the "Name" column (see Attachment 10). When people come in to register just before the program, have them read and sign the program release for (Attachment #11). This is very important. All adults ages 21 and over must sign themselves. Children must have parents sign for them. If parent do not come with their children, they must send a note with their child releasing the Nature Center and Town of Vail of any liability OR they must be called and the release form read to them over the phone. If this occurs, 15 the naturalist may sign for them and write an additional note saying that it was approved by phone. _ Write all program fees collected in the "paid" column and put the money in the envelope marked for that program. After everyone has signed in, total the amount on the program sheet and make sure it coincides with the amount in the program envelope. Put the total amount of money in the cash box and record the total in the ledger. Attendance Attendance is very important as it helps determine funding for the next year. Keep track of all visitors who come in by using the attendance counter located on top of the information desk. Also, keep track of all information calls using the daily attendance sheet also located on the top of the information desk. Record totals on the attendance sheet at the end of the day. In addition, make sure that staff who have given programs have marked the number of visitors who participated in their programs. Visitor Rules and Regulations Be familiar with visitor rules and monitor this while on house duty. These rules are: 1. Stay on trails at all times. 2. No smoking on Nature Center grounds. 3. Enjoy your picnics at Ford Park. 4. Keep dogs on leashes at all times. 5. Do not pick the flowers. 6. Fly fishing only is allowed in the stream in back of the Nature Center. 7. Take only pictures, leave only tracks. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION Summer Seasonal Benefits - All 10V summer seasonal employees are eligible for a free golf, skating and tennis pass. In addition, you are also welcome to take part in aerobics classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Red Sandstone Gym. Use of the weight room is also available. Town of Vail also schedules employee activities throughout the summer including an employee picnic- and golf tournament. Information on all these activities will be available at in-service training. 16 Insurance Coverage Most injuries that occur to TOV employees while performing job-related tasks during work hours are covered by coorkman's compensation. This is not always the case, however. Should an injury occur, contact the personnel office for prior approval before going to the clinic. Payroll Paychecks are issued on the 5th and 20th of each month. Time sheets are due to the Asst. Director on the 13th and 29th of each month. In order to fill out the time sheet form, circle the dates of the month worked and fill in the number of hours for each day in the squares below the dates (see Attachment 12). Total the number of hours and put it at the top and bottom of the "Total" comumn. Fill in the proper pay code (203 if you are seasonal full time, 204 if you are seasonal part time). Read and sign the agreement and turn the form into the Asst. Director on the appropriate day. Expense Statements Employees are reimbursed 20(~/mile for any mileage incurred from work related activities such as errands, off site programs, meetings, etc. In addition, employees will be reimbursed for any work related materials they purchase with their own personal funds. Expense statements are to be filled out and turned in at the end of each month. For materials reimbursement, fill in a description of materials purchased and the total cost. Attach receipts to the expense statement. For mileage reimbursement, write down the date, destination and total number of miles round trip. Total the number of miles for all trips and multiply the total by .20. Fill in the total amount of miles and total reimbursement at the top of the form (See Attachment 13). Reimbursement checks will be sent 3-4 days after they are turned into Finance Dept. Employee Rules and Regulations l. General Rules a. Uniforms must be worn at all times while on duty. Uniforms consist of short sleeve shirts, khacki shorts and nametags (all provided by the Nature Center). Khacki slacks must also be worn for all night programs. It is the responsibility of the employee to obtain their oi,m pair of khacki.slacks. Uniforms are not to be worn during off-duty hours. b. There is no smoking at any time on Nature Center grounds. In addition, any employee under the influence of drugs or alcohol on city property will be TERMINATED Ii'1NIEDIATELY. ' c. The telephone is for business calls and must be available for emergency needs. Use the phone only when necessary for personal local calls. No long distance personal calls are permitted. 2. Public Relations. 17 Public relations is one of the most important aspects of your job. Courteous and friendly relations with the participants and other people at the Nature - Center should be maintained at all times. Any conflict that arises should be brought to the immediate attention of your supervisor. Never enter into a dis- pute with a participant; refer the matter to your supervisor. If the matter cannot be handled by the supervisor, she/he will contact the police. Do not give any information unless you are absolutely positive of its accuracy don't be afraid to ask questions. Do not talk to a participant, guest, etc. about anything pertaining to an accident. Refer them to your supervisor. 3. Safety Procedures Safety should be a major concern for all visitors on Nature Center grounds or in Nature Center programs. Follow these guidelines for both on and off Nature Center grounds. a. Safety on Nature Center Grounds Keep an eye out for potential safety hazards, i.e. sharp objects, extension chords in traffic areas, rocks or debris on trails, etc. Remove these hazards or report them to your supervisor. If an accident should occur while on Nature Center grounds, follow these procedures: (1) Immediately inform your supervisor. The supervisor and naturalist will administer first: aid if the injury is minor and/or can be taken care of at the Nature Center. (2) If a child is injured, always contact the parent or guardian and have them pick the child up. Make sure you see a valid i.d. before turning the child over the the parent or guardian. (Your respon- sibility does not necessarily end when someone else states that they will "take care of everything and assume all responsibility." (3) NEVER drive an injured person from the Nature Center, only arrange transportation. (4) If the accident is serious, the supervisor will call the emergency room and request an ambulance to be sent. (5) Do not move an injured person if there is a possibility of a break, sprain or a more serious injury. If in doubt, do not move the person. (6) NEVER leave the injured person alone. (7) ALWAYS fill out an accident form. Do this immediately following the accident and get information from as many witnesses as possible. b. Safety Off Nature Center Grounds (1) Day Hikes/Evening Walks (a) ALWAYS carry a first aid pack whenever you conduct programs off Nature Center property. Nature Center first aid kits include 18 gauze, bandages, ace bandages, adhesive bandages, eye pad, antiseptic pads, alcohol prep. pads, bandaids, hospital tape, scissors, needle, thread, aspirin, Tylenol, lozenges, antacid, children's aspirin, first aid survival manual, sunscreen, candle, waterproof matches, knife, whistle, tweezers, hard candy and frosting gel (for epileptics), paper, pencil, shoe- lace, tampons and snakebite kit. (b) Instruct hikers of specifcs of trail before departing for trailhead, i.e. length of trip, terrain, pace, proper clothing and assundries to bring such as raingear, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect spray, water and lunch; ticks, etc. (c) If you perceive you will be late and are near a phone (i.e. Vail Mountain), call the Nature Center staff to inform them. If you do not call or do not return within 12 hours after your scheduled return time, Nature Center staff will contact mountain rescue and all necessary Toian of Vail personnel and a search party will be conducted. (d) If an accident should occur: - Administer first aid. This includes but is not limited to CPR, bandaging wounds, treating for shock, etc. - Instruct two people from the group to go for help while the Nature Center personnel stays with the victim and the rest of the group. Call rescue personnel (911). - Report all accidents to the Asst. Director, Nature Center Director and District Ranger. In addition, report rescue missions to Town of Vail Police Dept. - If necessary, transport the victim by horse or helicopter depending on the type of injury. (2) Overnight Campouts (a) All children's campouts will be at Gore Creek campground. This makes it possible to be close to family and clinic should an accident occur. (b) Parents or legal guardian must fill out and sign an overnight campout form for each child. Read over the form before the parent leaves and discuss and possible medical programs with the parent (i.e. bee stings, allergies, etc.). If the child is on any medication or needs special equipment (i.e. asthma respirator), make sure these items are taken on the trip. Take all forms with you on the trip. If an emergency occurs, all the information you need will be on the forms. (c) While on the trip, administer aspirin or Tylenol only if absolutely necessary. (d) If an accident occurs, one naturalist will take the child to the Medical Center while the other naturalist stays with the group. Contact parents and have them pick the child up 19 at the Medical Center. In additon, contact the Asst. Director. Fill out an accident report.